Overview

• Morgan stated his criticism targeted Paul’s choice of older, past-their-prime opponents and did not suggest any predetermined or illegal outcomes
• Paul posted on Instagram that anyone calling his fights staged will face lawsuits and labeled detractors “jealous ass peasants”
• Attorney Alex Spiro, retained by Paul, affirmed he will pursue legal redress for defamation against Morgan and other critics
• Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian defended the legitimacy of Paul’s bouts, noting they’re fully sanctioned by athletic commissions with official judges and betting lines
• Promoter Eddie Hearn described negotiations for a Paul–Anthony Joshua fight as “very real” with roughly 50:50 odds of the bout taking place