Overview
- Multiple outlets report the bout is being finalized for Miami in December with Netflix expected to stream it globally.
- Sources told the Guardian that Netflix is preparing a Monday announcement, with Dec. 19 or Dec. 26 among the dates under consideration.
- Hearn says reports have ‘jumped the gun,’ noting discussions are ongoing and a decision on Joshua’s next fight is due this week.
- Both sides have signaled they want a full professional contest under Queensberry rules rather than an exhibition, subject to regulatory sign-off.
- The matchup follows the cancellation of Paul’s planned exhibition with Gervonta Davis and raises safety questions given Joshua’s 250+ lb recent weights versus Paul’s typical 199–227 lb range.