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British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua secured a stoppage victory after six rounds against Jake Paul, a novice in professional boxing. The fight, widely viewed as a glaring mismatch, saw Paul mostly adopting a defensive strategy, evading prolonged exchanges while Joshua sought to assert his dominance. The two-time world champion’s persistence paid off in the fifth round when he knocked Paul down twice, before delivering a decisive right hand in the sixth that ended the contest at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
Throughout the fight, Joshua appeared increasingly frustrated as Paul remained elusive, consistently moving around the ring to avoid direct confrontation. Despite Paul’s efforts, he succumbed to Joshua’s power on multiple occasions, including a third knockdown in the sixth round. While Paul was unable to beat the count after the final blow, he nonetheless managed to stand and exit the ring without assistance, evoking a sense of relief among the spectators. Reflecting on his performance, Joshua admitted, “It wasn’t the best performance,” but emphasized that his objective was to “pin Jake Paul down and hurt him,” conceding it “took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found the destination.”
The fight unfolded as expected by most boxing analysts, highlighting concerns about safety when inexperienced fighters face much larger and more skilled opponents. With this victory, Joshua achieved the 29th win in his professional career out of 33 matches, allowing him to shift focus toward more credible challenges in the future, particularly a long-anticipated bout with Tyson Fury next year. Addressing Paul directly, Joshua challenged him to face a top-tier opponent, stating, “Come and fight one of the ‘realest’ fighters out there, step in there with me next if you’re a really bad boy.”
On the other hand, Jake Paul fell short of his ambitious goal to deliver a stunning upset. The 28-year-old American suffered several knockdowns and frequently clutched at Joshua’s legs in an attempt to endure the physical disparity, which included a notable two-stone weight difference. Although Paul managed to land some punches during the fight, the fact that the bout extended to the sixth round was seen by some as a less-than-convincing showing from Joshua. The event, watched live by over 300 million Netflix subscribers, featured notable attendees such as golf star Rory McIlroy and rappers Rick Ross and Timbaland. In the end, the contest served more as a spectacle designed for entertainment and financial gain rather than a true test of Joshua’s technical prowess. Joshua himself reflected on the nature of the event, saying, “I don’t care about the legacy. All the legacy is there to just last for 50 years, then it’s done. This is what I do, I’ll do it until can’t any more.”
Following the fight, Joshua is expected to receive a share of a reported £210 million purse and plans to prepare for another tune-up bout in February as he builds toward a potential Fury showdown in 2026. Meanwhile, Paul acknowledged the physical toll the fight took on him, admitting, “I think my jaw is broken. But that was good, I’ll come back and get a world championship belt at some point.” Regardless of opinions about him, Paul’s ability to generate attention, headlines, and debate remains unmatched by many professional boxers, underscoring his strength as a promoter even if his boxing skills were ultimately exposed in this encounter
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