Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul in Miami Heavyweight Bout
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round in Miami after delivering a right hand that broke Paul's jaw in two places. Paul showed conditioning issues during the fight, becoming fatigued and unable to sustain his effort, having been knocked down four times before the referee stopped the bout. Joshua landed about one-third of his 146 punches thrown throughout the match.
Referee Christopher Young criticized the quality of the spectacle near the end of the fourth round, remarking that the fans had not paid to see such a performance.
Following his victory, Joshua teased a potential rematch with Tyson Fury in 2026, although the article highlighted Oleksandr Usyk and rising heavyweight Moses Itauma as more compelling prospects in the division. Usyk remains the dominant heavyweight champion, having defeated both Joshua and Fury twice, while 21-year-old Moses Itauma is recognized as a rising British heavyweight.
Jake Paul posted an X-ray after the fight showing his double jaw fracture and indicated plans to return to boxing.
