Paul rules out Fury, Ngannou for return fight

Jake Paul's promoter Nakisa Bidarian has confirmed that Paul's next fight will not be a rematch against Tommy Fury or a crossover bout with Francis Ngannou. Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) has been sidelined since suffering a broken jaw against Anthony Joshua in December, undergoing two surgeries in December and February before being cleared to return earlier this month. Bidarian stated that an opponent announcement is expected within two weeks, with Paul potentially returning to the ring late 2026 or early 2027.