Anthony Joshua Stops Jake Paul in Sixth Round Knockout in Miami
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by a sixth-round knockout in a heavyweight boxing match held in Miami. Paul suffered a double jaw fracture and was unable to beat the count after being knocked down four times before the fight was stopped. Despite landing under a third of his punches—approximately 48 out of 146—Joshua appeared tentative for much of the bout as Paul fatigued. Referee Christopher Young criticized the quality of the fight, noting that fans "didn’t pay to see this crap."
Joshua attributed his performance to shaking off cobwebs from a 15-month layoff and a prior loss to Daniel Dubois. He is now looking forward to 2026, including a scheduled bout with Tyson Fury next year, though that match is seen as late in their careers. In contrast, Oleksandr Usyk, the current heavyweight champion who has defeated both Joshua and Fury twice, and the rapidly rising 21-year-old Moses Itauma are highlighted as more compelling figures in heavyweight boxing.
Following the fight, Paul posted an X-ray revealing his double jaw fracture and hinted at a potential clash with Canelo Álvarez in 10 days. The Miami bout generated over $50 million for both fighters, underscoring the growing trend of celebrity boxing and the increasing likelihood of similar matches in the future.
