MIAMI, FL – December 20, 2025 – The “Problem Child” finally met a problem he couldn’t solve. In a high-stakes heavyweight clash at the Kaseya Center, former two-time unified world champion Anthony Joshua silenced the Miami crowd by knocking out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at 1:31 of the sixth round.
While the result favored the heavy betting favorite, the path to victory was far from the first-round demolition many experts predicted. Returning from a 15-month layoff, a visibly “rusty” Joshua had to contend with a mobile, defensive Paul who utilized the ring to avoid early engagement, even managing to land a few overhand rights that drew cheers from the pro-Paul audience.
The Systematic Breakdown
The tide turned decisively in the fifth round as Joshua began to find his range, landing a thudding left hook that buckled Paul’s legs. Paul, showing unexpected resilience, rose from multiple knockdowns in the fifth, but the damage was done.
The end came in the sixth when Joshua cornered an exhausted Paul and delivered a thunderous straight right hand. Paul collapsed to the canvas and, despite a desperate attempt to beat the count, was unable to find his feet before the referee reached ten.
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Injury Report: In the post-fight aftermath, it was confirmed that Jake Paul suffered a broken jaw, fractured in two places, and was transported to a local hospital for surgery.
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The “Kill” Quote: Ahead of the fight, Joshua had caused controversy by stating he intended to “kill” Paul’s boxing career; while the knockout was brutal, Joshua was quick to offer respect in the ring, calling Paul a “real man” for his bravery.
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Tyson Fury Next? Immediately after the win, Joshua turned his attention to his long-time rival, calling out Tyson Fury for a 2026 blockbuster: “Put down the Twitter fingers and let the fists do the talking.”
Undercard Highlights
The event, broadcast globally on Netflix, also featured several high-profile bouts:
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Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her unified super-featherweight titles against Leila Beaudoin in a dominant unanimous decision.
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Anderson Silva, at age 50, proved he still has “it,” stopping Tyron Woodley in the second round of their clash between UFC legends.
Despite the “ugly” nature of the early rounds, Joshua’s victory restores some order to the heavyweight division and sets the stage for one of the most anticipated British boxing match-ups in history against Fury. For Jake Paul, the loss marks the first stoppage of his career and a likely turning point away from the heavyweight division.
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