The Results Are In: Who Won the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Fight?
The world of boxing held its breath last night as the "Problem Child" stepped into the ring for his most dangerous test yet. After months of trash talk, viral face-offs, and skepticism from the boxing purists, we finally have our answer.
In a high-stakes heavyweight showdown at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the clash between social media phenom Jake Paul and former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua ended in a way many expected—but with a level of grit few predicted.
The Winner: Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul via Knockout (KO) in the 6th round.
While Paul entered the ring with a wave of momentum following his 2024 victory over Mike Tyson and a June 2025 win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the "gulf in class" eventually proved too wide to bridge. Joshua, returning to the ring with a point to prove, used his significant reach and power to systematically dismantle the YouTuber-turned-pro.
Fight Breakdown: How It Went Down
The atmosphere in Miami was electric, but the fight itself was a tactical chess match early on.
Rounds 1–3: Joshua established his jab early, keeping Paul at distance. Paul looked mobile and landed a few overhand rights that caught Joshua’s attention, but he struggled to get inside the former champ’s 6-inch reach advantage.
The Turning Point (Round 5): The tide turned violently in the fifth. Joshua landed a brutal body shot that sent Paul to the canvas for the first time. Though Paul beat the count, he was visibly shaken. He was dropped again late in the round by a combination but was saved by the bell.
The Finish (Round 6): Sensing the end was near, "AJ" came out aggressive in the sixth. A sharp right uppercut wobbled Paul, followed by a devastating right cross that sent him down for the final time. The referee counted Paul out at 1:31 of the sixth round.
The Aftermath: A Broken Jaw and a Reality Check
Despite the loss, Jake Paul earned a new level of respect from the boxing community. It was revealed shortly after the fight that Paul suffered a jaw broken in two spots during the fifth round but continued to fight until the stoppage.
"Anthony is a great fighter and I got my ass kicked," Paul said post-fight. "But I’m going to come back. This sport is about testing yourself against the best."
For Joshua, this win serves as a vital stepping stone. By dispatching Paul, he has silenced critics who questioned his hunger and can now look toward a potential trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk or a long-awaited domestic clash (if retirement plans change for his rivals).
Jake Paul's Updated Record
With this defeat, Jake Paul’s professional record now stands at 12–2. This marks the first time he has been stopped in his career, his only other loss being a split decision to Tommy Fury in 2023.
| Opponent | Result | Date |
| Anthony Joshua | Loss (KO-6) | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. | Win (UD-10) | June 2025 |
| Mike Tyson | Win (UD-8) | Nov 2024 |
What’s Next?
While Paul heals from his injuries, rumors are already swirling about a potential move to MMA with the PFL in late 2026. As for Joshua, the heavyweight landscape looks wide open once again.
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