In one of the most talked‑about boxing events of the year, Anthony Joshua has officially defeated Jake Paul in a professional heavyweight boxing match held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida last night.
Joshua, the former two‑time world heavyweight champion, secured a sixth‑round knockout, dropping Paul multiple times before referee Christopher Young waved off the fight at 1:31 of Round 6. The bout was streamed live globally on Netflix, attracting widespread international attention.
The fight itself saw Joshua methodically take control, with Paul showing resilience early on but struggling to cope with Joshua’s size, skill, and power. In the fifth round, Joshua dropped Paul twice, and ultimately delivered a decisive right hand in the sixth that sent Paul to the canvas for the final time.
Post‑fight reports confirmed that Jake Paul suffered a broken jaw and was taken to hospital, where the injury was diagnosed in multiple places. Despite the defeat and injury, Paul remained upbeat and praised the experience, stating he gave his all in the contest.
Fans across social media and sports circles have reacted strongly to the outcome, with many hailing Joshua’s performance as a return to dominance and a statement for his future in the sport. Joshua, now improving his professional record with this latest win, has hinted at a potential next bout against elite competition in 2026.
This fight will be remembered as a major milestone in crossover boxing events, where mainstream celebrity fighters meet established professional champions, and underscores Joshua’s enduring status in the heavyweight division.
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