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Joshua vs. Paul Set for Friday on Netflix as Odds and Ticket Questions Shape Final Build‑Up

Bookmakers make Joshua a heavy favorite, reflecting concerns about a mismatch given his pedigree and Paul’s limited résumé.

Overview

  • The sanctioned eight-round heavyweight bout is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, at Miami’s Kaseya Center and will stream globally on Netflix, with coverage from 8 p.m. ET and ring walks expected around 11 p.m.
  • Rules include 10 oz gloves and a result that counts on both fighters’ professional records, with a reported 245 lb weigh‑in cap for Joshua.
  • FanDuel lists Joshua around -1300 and Paul near +700, with the total rounds priced at 2.5, underscoring wide expectations of a Joshua victory.
  • Screenshots of Ticketmaster seating maps show many seats still available and entry prices near $62, though observers note live events often see late buying surges.
  • A stacked undercard features world-title bouts and crossover names, including Alycia Baumgardner vs. Lela Beaudoin, Anderson Silva vs. Tyron Woodley, and Caroline Dubois.