Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing The Ring’s Mike Coppinger, report the camps are finalizing terms for a December heavyweight matchup to stream on Netflix in Miami.
- Eddie Hearn says a decision on whether Joshua fights this year will be made this week, with talks continuing but no official announcement yet.
- Paul turned to Joshua after his planned exhibition with Gervonta Davis was canceled following a civil lawsuit against Davis.
- Both sides have indicated the bout is being pursued under standard Queensberry rules rather than as an exhibition, though final details have not been disclosed.
- Questions over weight and safety persist given Joshua’s recent 252 lb range and Paul’s typical cruiserweight frame, as Joshua returns after 14 months out and elbow surgery; his training setup remains undecided following a visit to Oleksandr Usyk’s camp.