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After Joshua’s KO, Hearn Dismisses Paul’s ‘Wobble’ Claim as 2026 Opponents Emerge

Paul is recovering from double‑jaw surgery, conceding his preparation fell short.

Overview

  • Anthony Joshua stopped Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami, leaving Paul with double jaw fractures that required titanium plates, tooth removal, and a short liquid‑diet recovery.
  • On Logan Paul’s podcast, Jake Paul said Joshua’s power “surprised my jaw,” cited only three weeks to bulk up, and called skipping altitude training his biggest mistake.
  • Eddie Hearn rejected Paul’s assertion that he “wobbled” Joshua, calling the bout a horrendous mismatch and noting the Florida commission has not released official scorecards.
  • Promoter statements and reporting point to talks for a February or March return against Rico Verhoeven, with a Tyson Fury showdown targeted later in 2026.
  • Public reaction split between taunts and concern, as Conor McGregor mocked Paul’s liquid diet in a since‑deleted post and Joe Rogan urged him to consider stepping away due to long‑term health risks.