Jake Paul received harsh criticism from the referee for his performance before being knocked out by Anthony Joshua in Miami. Fans started jeering only 40 seconds into the fight as Paul struggled to keep his distance and resorted to wrestling tactics against Joshua. Despite lasting six rounds, Paul repeatedly fell and grappled with Joshua, prompting the referee to intervene and remind them to fight within the rules.
After the fight, Paul acknowledged his defeat, stating that he had given his best but was outmatched by Joshua. He mentioned suffering a broken jaw and expressed his intention to heal and return to boxing in the future. Following the bout, Paul was taken to the hospital for a suspected broken jaw, with an estimated recovery time of four to six weeks.
Anthony Joshua, on the other hand, reflected on his victory, praising Paul for his resilience in the ring. Joshua emphasized his strategy to defeat Paul while commending his opponent’s determination. As Paul faces a mandatory suspension from the Florida Athletic Commission, he plans to take a break from boxing to recover and consider his next steps in the sport.
