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Anthony Joshua saved the reputation of boxing by knocking out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their Netflix-streamed Miami showdown
Everything you need to know about Anthony Joshua’s knockout win over Jake Paul
- Cagey Opening – The bout began to boos as Jake Paul spent the early rounds avoiding Anthony Joshua in a larger than usual ring. AJ looked visibly frustrated as he struggled to pin down the YouTuber, who spent more time clinching and dropping to his knees than actually trading blows.
- The Turning Point – Things took a turn for the worse for Paul in the fifth round when Joshua finally cornered his rival and unleashed a vicious uppercut that rocked the American. Paul hit the canvas twice in the round as AJ’s heavy hands began to systematically dismantle the social media star.
- Savage Finish – The fight finally came to a halt in the sixth round when AJ landed a thunderous right hand that sent Paul crashing to the canvas. Despite a desperate attempt to scramble to his feet, the referee had seen enough and waved the fight off, handing Paul his first-ever knockout defeat.
- Broken Jaw – The damage was clear at the final bell as Paul was seen spitting blood into his gumshield before skipping the press conference to rush to a Miami hospital. Most Valuable Promotions’ Nakisa Bidarian later confirmed the star likely suffered a broken jaw, an injury expected to sideline him for at least six weeks.
- AJ’s Admission – Following the fight, Joshua admitted he wasn’t at his vintage best but claimed he purposefully dragged out the beating to shake off any “ring rust.” He told reporters his plan was a “systematic breakdown” to ensure his lethal right hand eventually landed and restored the natural order of boxing.
- The ‘License to Kill’ – Responding to critics who called the fight a farce, AJ doubled down on the dangers of the sport by claiming he enters every battle with a “license to kill.” He insisted that while he respects anyone who steps through the ropes, it was his job to give the world of influencer boxing a massive reality check.
- Tyson Fury Put on Notice – With the Miami bout out of the way, Joshua immediately turned his attention to a 2026 blockbuster with his long-time rival. He told Tyson Fury to stop the ‘Twitter fingers’ and start lacing up his gloves so they can finally settle their grudge in an all-British contest.
- Paul Vows Cruiserweight Return – Despite the broken jaw and a “butt-whooping,” Paul remained optimistic, telling fans on social media he “already won in every way in life.” He confirmed plans to return to his natural cruiserweight weight class once healed, insisting his dream of winning a world championship is still alive.
- Banned from the Ring – Both fighters have been slapped with mandatory medical suspensions by the athletic commission, which is standard procedure after a stoppage. While AJ’s absence won’t be long, Paul is facing a lengthier stint on the sidelines as he waits for his jaw to heal.
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