Jake Paul has confirmed that Anthony Joshua fractured his jaw in two places while Eddie Hearn cautioned him about the possibility of not being able to box again. The knockout occurred in the sixth round of their fight in Miami on Friday night, where Joshua had difficulty dealing with Paul’s aggressive tactics before resorting to clinching and causing Paul to fall to the canvas.
After landing a decisive right hand, Joshua managed to stop Paul, who then rushed himself to the hospital suspecting a broken jaw, which was later verified through an X-ray image shared on social media. Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, commended Paul’s effort but expressed concerns about the challenging recovery ahead from a broken jaw, emphasizing the severity of the injury.
Hearn acknowledged the power behind Joshua’s final punch, noting that it could have knocked out many heavyweights. Despite the one-sided nature of the fight, Hearn praised Paul for his strategy and resilience, urging people to appreciate Paul’s courage for stepping into the ring with a top-tier opponent like Anthony Joshua.
The aftermath of the fight raises questions about Paul’s physical condition, particularly the severity of his jaw injury and the potential obstacles he may face in returning to boxing.