Jake Paul suffered a devastating knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in their heavyweight clash at Miami's Kaseya Center, marking his first stoppage loss in a professional bout. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was hospitalized immediately after the fight with a suspected double broken jaw, confirmed later by X-rays he shared online.
The bout, billed as "Judgment Day," unfolded over six intense rounds with 10-ounce gloves and drew massive attention via Netflix broadcast. Joshua, the towering two-time heavyweight champion outweighing Paul by nearly 27 pounds, dominated after an initial feeling-out process, trapping the American in the corner and unleashing devastating rights that floored him twice in rounds five and six. Paul beat the count once but couldn't rise before the referee's ten-count in the final knockdown, ending the fight abruptly.
Paul skipped the press conference, driving himself to the hospital where scans revealed fractures in two places on his jaw, a common boxing injury per his promoter Nakisa Bidarian. Despite the setback, the 28-year-old posted defiantly on social media: "Broken jaw guys. Thanks for all the support I'm ok 👍🏽" alongside an X-ray, even calling out Canelo Alvarez for a quick rematch. Bidarian noted Paul met with Netflix execs post-shower before seeking treatment, emphasizing his resilience.
This loss is Paul's second overall, following a prior decision defeat, and highlights the experience gap against elite heavyweights like Joshua. The high-stakes $184 million purse event faced pre-fight criticism over the size and skill disparity, yet delivered a one-sided spectacle that solidified Joshua's comeback trajectory. Fans and pundits now speculate on Paul's next move amid his history of high-profile crossover fights.