Overview
- The Florida Athletic Commission confirmed an indefinite medical suspension from the Dec. 19 Miami card, barring Jake Paul from fighting until a physician clears him.
- Paul sustained fractures in two places of his jaw during the sixth‑round knockout by Anthony Joshua and underwent surgery that included multiple titanium plates and screw fixation, with some teeth removed.
- During a weekend appearance at an MVP event in Puerto Rico, Paul said recovery remains difficult, noting fatigue and sleep disruption from jaw discomfort.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgeons interviewed said bone union for light non‑contact activity often develops around six weeks, while returning to facial impact typically requires a more conservative three to six months.
- Paul has been dropped from the WBA cruiserweight top‑15, and the commission also issued time‑limited bans to several others from the card, including 30 days for Tyron Woodley and 60 days for Justin Cardona, with Diarra Davis Jr. also suspended indefinitely.