Jake Paul rules out future heavyweight fights after jaw injury
Jake Paul has decided to steer clear of heavyweight boxing matches following a punishing defeat by Anthony Joshua that left him with a broken jaw. The American YouTuber-turned-boxer, who usually fights in the cruiserweight division, was knocked out by Joshua in Miami, resulting in multiple surgeries and a lengthy recovery. Paul has since stated he will focus on other opponents and is considering a move to MMA, with talks ongoing for a potential fight against Nate Diaz. The bout marked a significant win for Joshua, who has now set his sights on other high-profile opponents.
Match highlights
- Jake Paul was knocked out in the sixth round by Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Miami on December 19.
- The defeat left Paul with a broken jaw, fractured in two places, requiring surgery and the insertion of titanium plates.
- Paul said on The Pat McAfee Show that he will not fight elite heavyweights again and is considering MMA, possibly against Nate Diaz.
- Anthony Joshua's victory over Paul was his first since knocking out Francis Ngannou in February 2024, improving his record to 29 wins and four losses.
- There is speculation about Joshua facing Tyson Fury in the future, though Fury has been retired since consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.
