Overview
- Paul posted that a 'major update' would arrive at 9 a.m. ET Tuesday, with outlets noting it is unclear whether the message concerns the Joshua fight as fans online speculate about a cancellation.
- Rules are set for a professional matchup with knockouts allowed: eight three-minute rounds in 10oz gloves and a 245 lb day-before weigh‑in cap for Joshua at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
- Joshua rejected claims of any hold‑back clause, saying there is no such stipulation and declaring his plan is to 'seek and destroy' Paul by knockout.
- Promoter Eddie Hearn denied suggestions of a scripted outcome in a sanctioned contest, while MVP executive Nakisa Bidarian labeled rigging accusations as defamatory.
- Forbes reporting cites Hearn saying Joshua is earning a near‑career‑high purse north of $30 million, and industry sources estimating Paul could make more than $50 million.