Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are on the verge of signing a deal for a heavyweight clash in December, according to The Ring’s Mike Coppinger.

The fight is expected to take place in Miami, with Netflix set to stream the event live ¹ ² ³.

This unexpected matchup is a huge step up for Paul, who has been steadily building his boxing career since 2020.

His last fight was a unanimous decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

in June, but he’s now facing arguably the toughest opponent of his career in Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion.

The Story Behind the Fight Paul’s scheduled exhibition bout with Gervonta Davis was cancelled at the last moment due to a civil lawsuit filed against Davis.

With just days to spare, Paul’s team scrambled to find a new opponent, and Joshua emerged as the top contender.

The British boxer has been looking for a big fight, and Paul could be the perfect opponent to generate a massive payday ¹ ².

Joshua’s Perspective Joshua’s team insists he’s focused on either one last world title tilt or a mega-money clash with Tyson Fury in the new year.

However, this fight against Paul could be seen as a warm-up bout with a significant purse.

Promoter Eddie Hearn has called the match-up “easy money,” but also admitted it’s a risk for Paul ¹.

The Numbers Are There With both fighters commanding massive fan bases, this matchup has blockbuster potential.

Paul’s last fight against Mike Tyson was one of the most-streamed events in history, and Joshua’s experience and pedigree will only add to the hype.

If finalized, this fight could be one of the most anticipated crossover events in modern boxing ³.

The Question Remains Can Paul pull off the upset, or will Joshua’s experience and power prove too much?

One thing’s for sure – this fight is shaping up to be an epic showdown. Stay tuned for more updates as the deal is finalized ¹ ² ³.