LONDON— Jake Paul could be about to get the toughest test yet in his boxing career — against recent world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, confirmed on Thursday widespread media reports that talks have taken place with Paul’s camp as Hearn looks to secure what he described as a “small run-out” for his fighter in the final weeks of this year.

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are in line for bumper pay days if negotiations over a proposed fight next month end positively.

While the fight has been rescheduled to December, Paul's new opponent will be Anthony Joshua.