Jake Paul suffered a shocking sixth-round knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in Miami on December 19, 2025, and drove himself to the hospital with a suspected broken jaw.
Anthony Joshua dominated after an early, slow start, landing two knockdowns in the fifth round before finishing Paul decisively in the sixth. Paul, the YouTube boxing sensation, struggled against Joshua’s power and weight, spitting blood in the ring post-fight. The bout, sanctioned in Florida, highlighted the risks of Paul facing elite heavyweights.
Paul claimed a broken jaw immediately after, with promoter Nakisa Bidarian confirming the injury and a 4-6 week recovery timeline. He showered post-Netflix meetings before driving to the hospital himself. Expect a mandatory suspension from the Florida Commission, potentially extended based on medicals.
Despite the loss, Paul vowed a comeback at cruiserweight: “We’ll heal the broken jaw, fight at my weight, and go for the world title.” He admitted Joshua’s superiority but praised his own effort amid fatigue. Joshua, meanwhile, celebrated taking Paul’s “soul” round by round.
Paul plans a break to heal before returning stronger. Joshua’s eyes are bigger targets after the emphatic win. This mismatch underscores critiques of Paul’s heavyweight matchmaking.
