Jake Paul targets cruiserweight after knockout loss to Joshua
Jake Paul is setting his sights on the cruiserweight division after being knocked out by former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on June 5, 2025. The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered a double broken jaw and was hospitalized immediately after the bout in Miami. Despite the defeat, Paul challenged Canelo Alvarez for a fight just ten days later and remains determined to win a championship belt. He has already begun talks with top cruiserweight contenders for his next move.
Match highlights
- Jake Paul was knocked down four times before the referee stopped the fight in the sixth round on June 5, 2025.
- He suffered a double broken jaw and missed the post-fight press conference, confirming his injuries with an X-ray from the hospital.
- Both Paul and Joshua reportedly earned £140 million each from the Netflix broadcast.
- Paul named Canelo Alvarez, Zurdo Ramirez, Jai Opetaia, and Badou Jack as potential future opponents in the cruiserweight division.
- Despite the loss, Paul remains focused on pursuing a world title and believes cruiserweight offers a better path for his boxing career.
