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Joshua–Paul Fallout: Netflix Sets Record as Verhoeven Emerges for Joshua’s Early 2026 Return

Netflix reports record engagement for the knockout clip, underscoring the bout’s commercial reach.

Overview

  • Jake Paul is recovering from surgery for double jaw fractures and told Logan Paul’s podcast he misjudged his conditioning by skipping altitude training.
  • Paul asserted he won early rounds and briefly hurt Anthony Joshua, a claim Eddie Hearn publicly dismissed while calling the matchup a horrendous mismatch.
  • Eddie Hearn says talks with Saudi adviser Turki Alalshikh include Rico Verhoeven as a possible opponent for Joshua in February or March, with Tyson Fury targeted later in 2026.
  • Netflix says the event drew about 33 million live viewers, hit the Top 10 in 91 countries with a #1 rank in 45, and that the slow‑motion KO clip topped all prior live‑event clips with over 214 million impressions.
  • Joe Rogan urged Paul to consider a shorter career due to health risks, as figures from combat sports and MMA personalities, including Conor McGregor, continued to weigh in on the aftermath.