Anthony Joshua KOs Jake Paul in Six
Anthony Joshua KOs Jake Paul in Six: Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua gave Jake Paul a hard lesson in the boxing ring on Friday night in Miami. Joshua knocked Paul out in the sixth round, and Paul later said he believed his jaw was broken.
The fight showed the clear difference between an experienced champion and a social media star who is still learning the sport at the highest level.
Slow Start Before Joshua Takes Control
Early Rounds Lack Action
Jake Paul managed to survive the first four rounds by staying away and avoiding big punches. The early part of the fight was slow and did not excite fans much.
Knockdowns Change the Fight
Everything changed in the fifth round. Joshua found his timing and knocked Paul down twice. In the sixth round, Joshua landed a strong right hand that ended the fight.
“It took a little longer than I expected, but the right hand finally landed,” Joshua said after the match.
Joshua Praises Paul’s Effort
Respect Despite the Result
Joshua gave Paul credit for his courage and determination.
“He kept getting up and kept trying,” Joshua said. “That takes heart. But tonight, he was in the ring with a real fighter.”
The fight was streamed live on Netflix, reaching an audience of nearly 300 million subscribers worldwide.
Joshua Calls Out Tyson Fury
A Message to His Rival
After the fight, Joshua turned his attention to long-time rival Tyson Fury.
“If you’re really tough, stop talking and get in the ring,” Joshua said. “Let your fists do the talking.”
Paul Admits the Challenge Was Too Big
Facing a Bigger and Stronger Opponent
Jake Paul moved up from cruiserweight to face Joshua but struggled with Joshua’s size, power, and experience.
“I think my jaw is broken,” Paul said while spitting blood. “But that was a good beating from one of the best ever. I’ll come back and chase a world title one day.”
Mixed Reactions From Fans and Fighters
Critics Call It a Circus
Some fighters were unimpressed. Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling called the event “a clown show” on social media.
Others felt fans should not have expected much. Former MMA fighter Josh Thomson said viewers knew exactly what kind of fight they were getting.
Trump Reacts to the Fight
Praise for Paul’s Courage
US President Donald Trump said he watched the fight while flying.
He praised Paul’s bravery, saying Paul showed “great courage” and performed well against a much larger and more skilled opponent.
Final Thoughts
The fight proved that while Jake Paul has brought new attention to boxing, there is still a big gap between him and elite heavyweight champions like Anthony Joshua. For Joshua, the win marked a strong return after a long break and opened the door to even bigger fights ahead.
