Overview
- Paul and Joshua meet on December 19 at Miami’s Kaseya Center in a professional, Florida‑sanctioned heavyweight bout streaming globally on Netflix at no extra cost.
- The fight is scheduled for eight three‑minute rounds with standard 10oz gloves, and Joshua must weigh no more than 245lb at the official weigh‑in, with no public rehydration limit disclosed.
- Betting markets heavily favor Joshua, with FanDuel listing him around -1300 and Paul at +700, and walkouts expected about 10:30 p.m. ET (3:30 a.m. GMT).
- The finalized card features Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin as co‑main, Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley, Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle, Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta, Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos, and Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes.
- Safety worries and claims of a ‘scripted’ outcome continue to swirl, but MVP and promoter Eddie Hearn insist the bout is legitimate, with MVP threatening legal action over rigging allegations.