A blockbuster heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is in the works, according to stunning reports.
Paul was supposed to face Gervonta Davis on November 14 in Miami.
However, the Netflix bout was scrapped after a civil lawsuit was filed against Davis.
Paul has been searching for a new opponent, with former UFC stars Francis Ngannou and Nate Diaz mooted as potential foes.
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But, according to Mike Coppinger, Paul has seemingly settled for Joshua as they are 'finalising a deal for a heavyweight fight on Netflix'.
Paul vs. Joshua is set to take place in December in Miami, with an exact date yet to be announced.
Joshua will represent Paul's toughest test since he swapped YouTube for boxing.
The 28-year-old, who turned pro in 2020, has predominantly fought MMA fighters, including Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley and Diaz.
But he has also faced the likes of Tommy Fury and Mike Tyson.
On Tuesday, Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn teased a clash between Joshua and Paul.
“We will make a decision this week on Anthony’s next fight," he said when asked about Joshua's next fight, having not fought since September 2024.
"If he fights this year, it’s just gonna be a... You probably won’t even hear about it, unless it’s Jake Paul."
Hearn added: "Again, we’ll make that decision this week, but - outside of Jake Paul - if he fought this year, you really wouldn’t know about it."
Joshua has returned to training after undergoing elbow surgery in May.
He hasn't fought since his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
A tune-up fight has been mooted as Team Joshua look to face Tyson Fury in an all-British battle.
The 36-year-old, a two-time world heavyweight champion, boasts victories over Wladimir Klitschko, Andy Ruiz Jr., Dillian Whyte, Joseph Parker and Ngannou, among others.
Paul, meanwhile, last fought when he outpointed former world champion boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June.
Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing
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