"He hits hard....surprised my jaw!" - Jaw-broken Jake Paul reflects on Anthony Joshua fight with Logan Paul after devastating knockout exit

Jake Paul fought former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The bout was streamed live on Netflix and drew heavy attention because of the contrast between Paul’s short boxing career and Joshua’s time at the top of the division.The result followed a familiar pattern. Joshua stopped Paul in the sixth round, leaving Paul with a double broken jaw that later required surgery. The fight lasted longer than many expected, but once Joshua found his range, the outcome was no longer in doubt.The bout was scheduled for eight rounds. Early on, Paul moved backward, clinched often, and tried to slow the pace. Joshua, who was five inches taller and nearly 27 pounds heavier, took time to close the distance and cut off the ring.From the fourth round onward, the fight shifted. Anthony Joshua began landing clean uppercuts and right hands. Jake Paul was knocked down four times between rounds four and six. Each knockdown made it harder for him to recover and reset.The end came from a right cross that sent Jake Paul into the corner. He had beaten earlier counts, but this time he could not get back to his feet before the referee reached ten. The fight was waved off, giving Joshua the knockout win.Anthony Joshua moved to 25-4 with 24 knockouts. Afterward, he said the performance was not fully satisfying and admitted he expected to finish the fight sooner.Immediately after the fight, Jake Paul said his jaw was broken. Doctors later confirmed a double fracture. He underwent surgery that involved titanium plates and the removal of some teeth.Days later, speaking on his brother’s podcast, Paul said Joshua’s power surprised him. He explained that dealing with Joshua’s size wore him down over time. Paul said Joshua hits hard, but added that fatigue played a major role in how the fight ended.Joshua credited Paul for stepping into the ring, saying many fighters avoid facing him. Still, he treated the bout as a step forward rather than a major achievement, with bigger fights likely ahead in 2026.Reaction was mixed. Some fans noted that Paul lasted six rounds against a former heavyweight champion. Others criticized the matchup and questioned its purpose.Jake Paul 12-2 (7 KOs) Knocked down four times; surgery for double broken jaw “He hits hard… surprised my jaw” Anthony Joshua 25-4 (24 KOs) Sixth-round knockout; first finish since 2024 “Jake has heart… I take my hat off to him”Paul will spend at least a week on liquids as he recovers and plans to take a short break after several active years in the ring. He has said he still wants to chase a cruiserweight title.Also read: "Time to make a new video!" - Sophie Rain breaks silence after massive $500,000 loss after betting on Jake Paul to beat Anthony JoshuaJoshua moves on quickly, viewing the win as momentum rather than a statement. The fight added fuel to the ongoing debate about where influencer boxing fits alongside elite heavyweight competition.