Overview
- Hearn says any Joshua–Paul bout would be a professional heavyweight contest under Queensberry rules with 10‑ounce gloves and agreed rounds.
- UK reports say a December date in Miami is being targeted, with Netflix and a reported £140m split discussed, though none of those details are confirmed.
- Hearn says Matchroom has been approached by Most Valuable Promotions and that the money on offer is hard to ignore, yet he maintains the fight is not done.
- Joshua has not fought since a fifth‑round stoppage loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, while Paul’s recent run includes a defeat to Tommy Fury, a win over Mike Tyson and a canceled Gervonta Davis exhibition.
- talkSPORT reports Joshua had an eight‑round return lined up against Cassius Chaney before talks with Paul accelerated.