The full list of rules for Jake Paul's blockbuster fight with Anthony Joshua has been revealed, including a surprise alteration.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer will face the two-time world champion at the Kaseya Center in Miami, with ring walks expected around 03:30 GMT on Saturday morning.
The officially sanctioned bout will be live-streamed on Netflix and is expected to earn at least £70 million for each fighter.
Joshua enters as the clear favourite, with many boxing experts expressing concern for Paul's safety in the ring.
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While Paul has previously defeated former world champions Mike Tyson and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, Joshua is a far more formidable opponent.
He may take some encouragement from the fact that the Briton has not fought since September 2024, when he was knocked out by Daniel Dubois at Wembley.
Jake Paul vs Antony Joshua Rules
The bout has been sanctioned by the Florida Athletic Commission, meaning it will count towards both fighters' official records.
Paul is 12-1 since turning professional five years ago, with his only loss coming against Tommy Fury.
Meanwhile, Joshua is 28-4, including 25 knockouts, with defeats to Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk and Andy Ruiz Jr.
The fight will be contested over eight three-minute rounds with 10-oz gloves.
Knockouts are allowed, with Joshua telling reporters in Miami, "we have a license to kill."
Joshua can not weigh more than 245lbs (111kg) on the day of the weigh-in, scheduled for 23:00 GMT on Thursday.
As per The Standard, there is no rehydration clause, meaning there is no weight restriction on fight night.
What is the surprise rule change?
Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, confirmed to IFL TV that the bout will take place in a 22x22-foot ring, which is the second-largest allowed behind a 24-by-24.
That is larger than the standard size for professional fights, which is 20x20 feet.
Paul told Ring Magazine: “That’s accurate, pretty standard.
"I think fights range from 20-foot rings to 24-foot rings. So, 22 feet, I feel great about it.”
One of the most recent fights to use a 22-by-22 foot ring was Canelo Alvarez's super middleweight unification clash with Billy Joe Saunders.
Although the larger ring was thought to benefit Saunders, Alvarez won via eighth-round corner retirement.
How to watch Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua if you don’t have Netflix
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Sky is currently offering its ‘Stream on Screen’ package - including Netflix, discovery+ and much more - for just £15/ month. It’s Sky’s lowest-ever price and will allow you to watch the big fight live along with Sky Atlantic, Sky Stream and Sky Essential TV.
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Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Eddie Hearn, Heavyweight Boxing, Boxing News
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