The event was broadcast on Netflix attracted more than 108 million live viewers worldwide and was the largest fight in the United States held outside of Las Vegas. However, the fight was not without controversies. Questions were raised about whether the fight was settled in Paul’s favor, leading Most Valuable Promotions, which Paul co-owns, to release a statement address these concerns. The controversy sparked heated debate among boxing fans and experts, with some questioning the integrity of the fight and others defending the fighters’ performances.

“Both fighters performed in good faith to the best of their abilities in an effort to win the fight,” Most Valuable Production said. statement read. “There were no contractual or other restrictions around either fighter. Each boxer was capable of using his entire arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would violate TDLR (Texas Department) boxing rules of Licensing and Regulators).”