Overview
- Friday’s contest is an officially sanctioned professional fight scheduled for eight three‑minute rounds with 10‑ounce gloves, and the result will go on both men’s records.
- Per the contract, Joshua must not exceed 245 pounds at the official weigh‑in, with no rehydration limit reported for fight night.
- The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET on Netflix, with prelims available free on MVP’s YouTube channel and Netflix’s Tudum; walkouts are expected around 10:30–11 p.m. ET.
- The undercard features multiple women’s world title bouts and Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley, with champions Alycia Baumgardner, Caroline Dubois and Yokasta Valle all scheduled to defend.
- Sportsbooks list Joshua as a heavy favorite (e.g., FanDuel -1300, Paul +700), as debate over mismatch and safety continues and Reuters reports each fighter is guaranteed $50 million plus bonuses.