Overview
- The heavyweight bout is a sanctioned eight-round professional contest with 10oz gloves and will count on both fighters’ records.
- Ring walks are expected around 11 p.m. ET at Miami’s Kaseya Center, with global access included for Netflix subscribers at no extra cost.
- Contract terms limit Joshua to 245 lb at the weigh-in with no rehydration clause, an uncommon condition for the former champion.
- Joshua enters as a heavy betting favorite over Paul, with FanDuel pricing roughly -1300 on Joshua and +700 on Paul.
- Promoters have rejected accusations of a fixed fight and reported payouts vary widely, from a mooted £140m split to Paul’s $267m claim, while the undercard includes Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin and Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley.