Anthony Joshua is reportedly preparing for a major heavyweight clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami later this year.

Negotiations between both camps are said to be nearing completion, with the fight expected to take place on either December 9 or 12.

Jake Paul was initially scheduled to fight American boxer Davis this Saturday, but the bout was called off after Davis faced domestic violence allegations.

Joshua, on the other hand, has not fought since suffering a fifth-round knockout defeat to fellow Briton Daniel Dubois last year — a loss that halted his pursuit of the heavyweight championship titles.