Anthony Joshua needed six rounds to defeat Jake Paul in a less-than-stellar fight. Paul began by evading Joshua but eventually succumbed to Joshua’s relentless pressure, getting knocked down multiple times before the referee ended the bout.
Reflecting on his performance, Joshua acknowledged the tough challenge Paul presented and commended his resilience. Despite the initial chaos surrounding the fight, with Joshua stepping in as a replacement for Gervonta Davis, he remained focused on his goal.
The fight lacked the usual dramatics as Joshua entered the ring with a serious demeanor, contrasting Paul’s more playful approach. Paul tried to keep his distance and evade Joshua’s punches, but Joshua gradually closed in, landing decisive blows in the later rounds.
Ultimately, Joshua sealed the victory in the sixth round with a powerful right hand that sent Paul to the canvas for the final time. In other matches, Alycia Baumgardner retained her super-featherweight titles, Anderson Silva defeated Tyron Woodley, and Caroline Dubois successfully defended her lightweight world title.
