Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are finalizing a deal that will see the pair compete in a heavyweight fight in December, sources tell The Ring.

Paul was due to fight Gervonta Davis on November 14 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, live on Netflix, but Davis was removed from the bout after domestic violence allegations were made against the lightweight champion.

Paul sought a new opponent and, as revealed by The Ring, Ryan Garcia and Terence Crawford were sounded out.

Instead, former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua looks to have taken Davis' place, with the fight set to be staged in Miami on Netflix.

Joshua hasn't been in action since a fifth-round knockout loss at the hands of Daniel Dubois in September 2024. His promoter Eddie Hearn hinted the 36-year-old would return before the end of the year, with February 2026 also earmarked for the Olympic gold medalist's comeback.

“Our team has worked closely with all parties to navigate this situation responsibly,” Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, said in a statement earlier this month after the removal of Davis from his exhibition bout with Paul.

“While we will not be moving forward with this event, our plan still remains for Jake Paul to headline an event on Netflix in 2025. Details regarding a new date, location, Jake’s opponent, and additional bouts will be shared as soon as they are finalized. We thank Netflix, the Kaseya Center, and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for their partnership.”

In October, Courtney Rossel, Davis’ ex-girlfriend, filed a civil lawsuit in Miami-Dade County accusing Davis of aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.