Anthony Joshua put a definitive and violent end to the Jake Paul experiment in Miami. The former heavyweight champion knocked out the YouTube personality in the sixth round, breaking his jaw with a final right hand. Joshua dropped Paul four times during the fight at the Kaseya Center before the referee stopped the contest. Paul is now under a mandatory sixty-day medical suspension from the Florida Commission.
The event, streamed globally on Netflix, drew a massive audience with its blend of social media hype and professional boxing. Paul entered with confidence but was systematically broken down by Joshua’s power and experience. After the knockout, a defiant Paul posted from the hospital about his injury while already calling for another major fight. Joshua used his victory to reiterate his desire for a matchup with Tyson Fury. The spectacle highlighted the ongoing debate about crossover fights within the sport, proving their commercial appeal while showcasing a stark gap in elite skill.
The event, streamed globally on Netflix, drew a massive audience with its blend of social media hype and professional boxing. Paul entered with confidence but was systematically broken down by Joshua’s power and experience. After the knockout, a defiant Paul posted from the hospital about his injury while already calling for another major fight. Joshua used his victory to reiterate his desire for a matchup with Tyson Fury. The spectacle highlighted the ongoing debate about crossover fights within the sport, proving their commercial appeal while showcasing a stark gap in elite skill.
