Overview
- Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom announced the bout at Miami’s Kaseya Center with global streaming on Netflix and a launch press conference set for Friday.
- The fight is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds with 10-ounce gloves under Queensberry rules as a full professional contest.
- Paul pivoted to Joshua after his planned Gervonta Davis event was canceled due to a civil lawsuit, while Joshua returns after a 2024 knockout loss to Daniel Dubois.
- Media reports cite an estimated prize pot of about £140 million with an even split, and reporting says DAZN was compensated to permit Joshua to fight on Netflix.
- Backers point to expected viewership after Paul’s Netflix bout with Mike Tyson set streaming records, while questions continue about competitiveness and fighter safety.