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Anthony Joshua knocked Jake Paul down four times before stopping the YouTuber-turned-boxer in the sixth round at Miami’s Kaseya Center, bringing a highly anticipated — and controversial — spectacle to a decisive end.
British heavyweight star Anthony Joshua needed six rounds to dispatch boxing novice Jake Paul in what many described as one of the most glaring mismatches in modern boxing history.
Paul spent much of the contest in survival mode, circling the ring and refusing to engage as Joshua stalked patiently, growing visibly frustrated before finally asserting his dominance.
Knockdowns Seal the Inevitable
The breakthrough came in the fifth round when Joshua dropped Paul twice, finally cornering his elusive opponent. Paul was down again early in the sixth before a clean, powerful right hand ended the fight for good.
The American failed to beat the count, though there was visible relief inside the arena when he rose unaided and walked out of the ring.
“It wasn’t the best performance,” Joshua admitted.
“The goal was to pin Jake Paul down and hurt him. It took longer than expected, but the right hand finally found its destination.”
A Result Few Doubted
The outcome was exactly what most of the boxing world had predicted, raising renewed concerns about safety in crossover bouts involving vast differences in experience, size and power.
Joshua improved his professional record to 29 wins from 33 fights, and can now turn his attention to a more credible challenge — most notably the long-anticipated showdown with fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury.
“Come and fight one of the ‘realest’ fighters out there,” Joshua said.
“Step in there with me next if you’re a really bad boy.”
Paul Overmatched but Unbowed
Jake Paul, who had promised the “greatest upset in sports history,” was unable to deliver. The 28-year-old spent much of the fight on the canvas or clutching at Joshua’s legs, struggling to cope with a two-stone weight disadvantage.
Although Paul landed a handful of punches, the fact the fight reached the sixth round was seen by some as an unflattering reflection on Joshua’s sharpness.
“I got beat up,” Paul admitted.
“I think my jaw is broken. But I’ll come back and win a world title one day.”
A Night of Spectacle
Joshua entered the ring first to a mixed reaction from the 20,000-strong crowd, his stern expression reflecting his insistence that he would take the fight seriously.
Paul’s ringwalk drew attention of its own, as he was flanked by controversial rapper 6ix9ine. When the bell rang, boos followed quickly as Paul circled on the back foot, playing to the theatre by sticking out his tongue after Joshua missed with heavy shots.
The bout was broadcast live to more than 300 million Netflix subscribers, with sporting and music royalty — including Rory McIlroy, Rick Ross and Timbaland — watching ringside.
Entertainment Over Competition
Those who remembered Joshua’s brutal knockout of former UFC champion Francis Ngannou sensed a similar ending approaching. While this finish lacked the same ferocity, the result was never in doubt once Joshua’s straight right finally landed clean.
This was not a fight designed to test Joshua’s boxing ability. It was entertainment — engineered for attention, controversy and massive financial reward.
Joshua reportedly earned £210 million from the event and is expected to take another tune-up fight in February before a possible clash with Fury later in 2026.
Paul, meanwhile, continues to divide opinion.
Like him or loathe him, Jake Paul generates headlines, audiences and debate in a way few fighters can. And while his boxing credentials were exposed once again, his power as a promoter remains undeniable.
