Anthony Joshua is set to face YouTube sensation turned professional boxer Jake Paul in a heavyweight clash in Miami later this year, with negotiations between their camps nearing completion.
Paul had been scheduled to fight American boxer Davis this Saturday, but the bout was cancelled after allegations of domestic violence were made against Davis.
Following the cancellation, attention has turned to a potential showdown with Joshua, with December 9 or 12 suggested as possible fight dates.
The bout would mark Joshua’s return to the ring after more than a year out of action.
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He suffered a brutal fifth-round knockout at the hands of British rival Daniel Dubois last year, a defeat that ended his hopes of reclaiming the heavyweight championship titles.
Paul, who has quickly risen through the ranks in recent years, has already fought several high-profile opponents in the heavyweight division and is known for leveraging his social media following to build massive pay-per-view audiences.
Analysts suggest that a fight between Joshua and Paul could draw significant international attention, not only for its sporting stakes but also for its entertainment value.
Joshua’s camp has remained tight-lipped about the exact terms of the deal, but insiders indicate that both fighters are eager to finalize arrangements soon.
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Should the fight proceed as expected, it would represent a high-stakes return for Joshua, who will be looking to reestablish himself as a force in the heavyweight division while facing a younger, media-savvy opponent in Paul.
For Joshua, this fight is more than a comeback it is a chance to regain momentum and restore his reputation in the heavyweight scene.
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