Anthony Joshua Defeats Jake Paul by Sixth Round Knockout in Miami
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round in Miami, after Paul was knocked down four times and suffered a jaw fracture in two places from a right hand.
Joshua landed 48 of 146 punches, just under one-third, and appeared tentative and crude for much of the bout. Meanwhile, Paul fatigued and was unable to sustain his earlier pace.
The Miami bout was described as a bleak, blood-flecked affair and part of a trend of celebrity-style boxing events with limited competitiveness.
Referee Christopher Young criticized the spectacle, remarking that fans did not pay to see this during the bout.
Joshua signaled a forthcoming heavyweight bout with Tyson Fury next year, although both fighters are past their athletic peaks.
Oleksandr Usyk remains the heavyweight champion, while Moses Itauma, a 21-year-old British boxer, is noted as a rising heavyweight.
After the fight, Paul posted an X-ray showing a double jaw fracture, hinting at a potential return and continued pursuit of big-money bouts.
