Overview
- Paul is rehabbing from a sixth-round knockout by Anthony Joshua in December and underwent surgery to repair a jaw broken in multiple places with titanium plates.
- MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian projects a comeback window between August and November 2026, noting Paul remains under medical suspension but could resume sparring in June.
- A rematch with Tommy Fury is the leading target, with UK staging discussed as a way to measure Paul’s progress after Fury’s 2023 split-decision win.
- Bidarian points to exceptional UK internet interest for Paul–Fury compared with recent Tyson Fury fights and most of Paul’s bouts, strengthening the case for a British venue.
- Paul is pressing for a Canelo Álvarez fight, though nothing is agreed and Bidarian stresses recovery and planning first, with Álvarez’s Saudi commitments complicating availability.