Overview
- Official weigh-ins recorded Anthony Joshua at 243.4 lb and Jake Paul at 216 lb, confirming a near 27 lb size gap under Joshua’s contractual limit.
- Prelims begin at 4:45 p.m. ET with the main card at 8 p.m. ET and projected ring walks around 10:30–11 p.m. ET, streaming globally on Netflix with no pay-per-view surcharge.
- The Florida Athletic Commission has approved the contest as a professional fight that will count on both records, with 10-ounce gloves and knockouts permitted.
- Betting markets heavily favor Joshua, yet sportsbooks report substantial handle on Paul at underdog prices, including significant action on Paul by decision and by stoppage.
- A stacked card features Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin for unified women’s super‑featherweight titles plus Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley, with additional title bouts on the prelims.