Overview
- Joshua floored Paul twice in the fifth round and ended the bout early in the sixth with a right hook and head shots, with the stoppage recorded at 1:31.
- Paul was hospitalized and posted an X-ray confirming a double fracture of his jaw while thanking supporters.
- The bout was staged in Miami as a heavyweight exhibition and was streamed globally by Netflix.
- Reports cited payouts of roughly $92 million per fighter, intensifying criticism that the event prioritized spectacle over sporting integrity and safety.
- Afterward, Joshua called for a fight with Tyson Fury in 2026, while Paul invoked Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and received public praise from President Donald Trump.