Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: Anthony Joshua Stops Jake Paul in Round 6: Full Fight Recap, Analysis & Reactions

Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight: Anthony Joshua delivered a dominant sixth-round knockout against Jake Paul in Miami, ending Paul’s unbeaten run by KO and reminding the boxing world why experience still matters at heavyweight.

The boxing spectacle everyone was talking about ended exactly how many expected — with Anthony Joshua asserting his class and power against Jake Paul. A former heavyweight champion fought a social media influencer boxing in Jackie Paul’s sixth match.

Paul confronted his first beating in a face-off with Joshua, a previous champion in the heavyweight division, and lost 6 rounds. Paul does show some heart, but the fact that the fight had a clear victor, and it was just a matter of time before the other fighter’s experience, composure, and ring sense, or IQ as it is commonly referred, overwhelmed Paul, and that was just about the only thing that mattered.

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Fight Overview: Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul

• Event: Non-title heavyweight bout
• Location: Kaseya Center, Miami
• Result: Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul via KO (Round 6)
• Records:
  • Joshua: 29–4 (26 KOs)
  • Paul: 12–2 (7 KOs)

Paul gained a lot of attention after defeating Julio Chavaz by acnime and going into the match with a six fight winning streak. This fight gained a lot of attention recently after Paul canceled his fight with boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis after Paul and Davis ran into some legal complications.

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Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul Round-by-Round Fight Analysis

Paul fought on his against heavyweight Joshua as he tried to keep a benelovent light demeanor and avoid stand up fights. Joshua’s aggressive and controlling demeanor made the fight hard for Paul.

Paul was knocked down multiple times, showing toughness by repeatedly beating the count. However, each knockdown drained his energy and confidence.

In the sixth round, Joshua finally closed the show. In the later rounds the damage Paul was taking grew worse when Paul tried to counter with a overhand right. Paul went down and the referee called the fight as over

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Jake Paul Suffers Broken Jaw

Paul later posted on social media and revealed that he had a broken jaw in two places after the fight.

“Broken jaw guys. Thanks for all the support — I’m OK,” Paul wrote.

There is some comment concerning the fact that Paul is getting beaten to a pulp. It looks like hate is directed toward Paul, as he is seen as a tough opponent, and some fools have respect for him getting pounded, even if he should quit getting pounded early.

Because Paul is also brothers with Logan Paul, Logan is also getting some hate for being a boxer with a younger brother like Paul. Overall, it seems like the Pauls are able to get hate on a losing performance but at the same time, they are getting respect for being tough.

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Joshua’s Post-Fight Reaction

Joshua was respectful yet honest in his assessment.

“Fighting is not just physical — it’s psychological,” Joshua said.
“I knew there would be a moment where he would either give up or get knocked out.”

He later admitted the performance wasn’t perfect but emphasized that the goal was clear — to apply pressure, pin Paul down, and finish the fight.

Joshua also acknowledged Paul’s determination:

“You have to give Jake his respect. He kept getting up and trying to find a way through.”

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Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: What This Means for Both Fighters

Anthony Joshua, after losing to Daniel Dubois in 2024, should feel more confident in his recent victory. He has 29 wins now and has made it clear he wants to fight Tyson Fury. This loss bears significance for Jake Paul as it offsets some of the wins he has earned against lesser opponents.

He now appreciates the difference in fighting aging boxers and fighting more experienced and unretired heavyweights.

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Conclusion

It was a good display of experience, discipline and preparation, and of course, boxing. It was a good bout for Paul, but it was just another day in the line for Joshua, the ruler of the heavyweight division long time back.

Whether this marks a turning point or a learning moment for Paul remains to be seen — but for Joshua, the message was loud and clear.