The Jake Paul vs Joshua deal came together right at the last minute but that happens sometimes in professional sports.
Boxing it can happen frequently in a matter of hours sometimes.
That’s what happened this week basically.
Gervonta Davis had to be replaced and instead a proper professional heavyweight fight was found.
Here’s what we know.
Inside the Rushed Paul vs Joshua Deal
The fight was agreed in principle in under 72 hours.
Paul’s team contacted Joshua after the Gervonta Davis fight collapsed.
Eddie Hearn took one phone call to accept terms.
Contracts were signed without a single in-person meeting.
The deal happened while Joshua was on vacation in Dubai.
Paul’s MVP offered $10 million more to close immediately.
No location was set when handshakes happened.
The 245-lb cap was decided via text message.
Both sides skipped medicals until after signing.
The fastest major heavyweight fight negotiation in history.
It just goes to show if two fighters really want to make a fight happen it can happen.
It also shows that major corporations, networks and broadcasters are never the ones in the way.
They are ready to write the checks for big money at the drop of a hat if they think the product is worth it.
The above proof again.
It always comes down to the fighters.
Always.
Many think Jake Paul has taken on too much here with Joshua but let’s see — he has no pressure on him.
