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Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul in Sixth Round of Miami Bout

The Netflix-streamed mismatch reignites scrutiny of celebrity boxing, raising safety questions.

Overview

  • Joshua stopped Paul with a decisive sixth-round knockout in their eight-round heavyweight fight at Miami’s Kaseya Center on December 19.
  • Paul left the ring bloodied and later said he believed he suffered a fractured jaw, adding that he plans to take a break before returning.
  • Official weigh-ins underscored the gap: Joshua came in at 243.4 pounds to Paul’s 216.4, alongside a significant height and reach advantage.
  • The British Boxing Board of Control said it would not have approved the bout on safety grounds, echoing pre-fight warnings from former champions.
  • The event streamed exclusively on Netflix with a reported purse near $184 million and a card featuring multiple world-title fights.