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Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul in Sixth Round as Paul Has Jaw Surgery

Surgeons fitted titanium plates to repair a double jaw fracture, leaving Paul on a weeklong liquid diet.

Overview

  • Referee Christopher Young counted Paul out at 1:31 of Round 6 after four knockdowns at Miami's Kaseya Center.
  • Paul posted X-rays, drove himself to the University of Miami Hospital, and underwent surgery with some teeth removed.
  • Promoter Nakisa Bidarian said recovery is expected to take four to six weeks, with Paul taking a brief break.
  • Paul said he will move to cruiserweight and aim for a world title rather than continue at heavyweight.
  • Joshua praised Paul's resilience and urged top heavyweights, including Tyson Fury, to face him next.