• Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami.
• The bout showcased a significant experience gap, with Joshua dominating despite early struggles.
• Joshua praised Paul's effort despite his loss, noting the challenges he faced during the match.

In a highly anticipated bout at Miami's Kaseya Center, former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round. The fight, which streamed live on Netflix, marked Joshua's return to the ring after a 15-month hiatus. He came into the bout as a heavy favorite, weighing 243 pounds compared to Paul's 216 pounds, and showcased his superior experience throughout the match, according to India Times and Reuters.

Despite Joshua's early struggles, where Paul managed to evade much of Joshua's offense, the former champion gradually established control. Joshua knocked Paul down twice in the fifth round before delivering the decisive blow in the sixth, sealing the fight with a powerful right hand. Joshua reflected on the performance saying, “It wasn’t the best performance...but the right hand finally found its destination,” as reported by Al Jazeera and South China Morning Post.

In addition to his performance, Joshua praised Jake Paul for his determination, acknowledging, “It takes a real man to do that,” after Paul expressed his satisfaction despite the loss. Paul remarked, “That was fun. I gave it my all,” and even noted concerns about a possible injury, admitting that he had difficulty with Joshua's weight throughout the fight, according to BBC and India Times.

The bout, which attracted significant attention due to the controversial nature of matching a seasoned boxer against a social media star, raised questions about safety in such mismatched fights. Throughout the event, referee Christopher Young even expressed frustration, stating, “The fans did not pay to see this crap," as the event momentarily descended into farce with Paul often grappling at Joshua's legs, detailed in Africa News and BBC Sport.