Anthony Joshua is reportedly in talks over a potential fight with Jake Paul before 2025 is out.
The former world heavyweight champion has been out of action since his knockout defeat by Daniel Dubois over a year ago.
The Briton was defeated comprehensively by his compatriot at Wembley Stadium, with Dubois claiming the IBF world heavyweight title.
He then lost it when he was stopped by Oleksandr Usyk in July, as Joshua recovered from elbow surgery.
It has been hotly-anticipated as to who Joshua could face next, with many hoping that talks of a Tyson Fury bout would finally bear fruit, while others were praying for an Usyk trilogy fight.
Now, however, it seems that the controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul may well get his wish.
‼️ Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are finalizing a deal for a heavyweight fight on Netflix in December in Miami, sources tell The Ring’s Mike Coppinger.
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) November 12, 2025
Paul steps up to fight the former heavyweight champion after his exhibition with Gervonta Davis was cancelled. pic.twitter.com/TEVZUAk3m9
The American, who is 12-1 in his professional career, saw a fight with WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis - scheduled for this week - called off at the last minute due to Davis’ legal troubles.
Paul had been calling out Joshua online, saying that he would be able to knock out the 28-4 fighter.
It seems now that he could get that opportunity, with The Ring Magazine reporting that a fight could be arranged for this December, to take place in Miami on the streaming service Netflix.
Paul, in his last two bouts, beat Mike Tyson on Netflix back in November last year, before defeating Julio Chavez Jr in June.
