Overview
- Joshua vs. Paul is set for Dec. 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center and will stream globally on Netflix with no extra pay‑per‑view fee.
- The sanctioned professional bout is scheduled for eight three‑minute rounds with 10‑ounce gloves and a 245‑pound weigh‑in limit for both fighters; Joshua says he is already under the cap.
- Joshua told TMZ he intends to “seek and destroy” and added there is no contract stipulation requiring him to take it easy on Paul.
- Paul reported a black eye from sparring former cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie and said he is around 215 pounds as he continues heavyweight training with elite partners.
- BetMGM lists Joshua as a heavy favorite (around -1100), though some wagering data show a notable share of bets landing on Paul; the undercard includes Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley and Alycia Baumgardner vs. Leila Beaudoin.