• Anthony Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout against Jake Paul in Miami.
• The fight was marked by a significant experience gap between the two fighters.
• Paul suspected he sustained a broken jaw from the final knockout punch.
• The match was criticized for its pacing and raised questions about its legitimacy.
• Joshua now seeks to challenge Tyson Fury for a heavyweight title fight.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the sixth round of their matchup at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Joshua, who had not fought since September 2024, showcased his experience and power, ultimately delivering a decisive right-hand punch that concluded the bout at 1:31 into the final round, despite earlier knockdowns in the fifth round according to CBS News, BBC, and Reuters.

Throughout the fight, Joshua utilized his substantial size and reach advantage, while Paul attempted to evade his strikes, navigating much of the match in survival mode before enduring multiple knockdowns. Critics noted the fight's pacing and questioned the legitimacy of its outcome, as Joshua was expected to secure a swift victory, but the match stretched into the sixth round according to India Times and Al Jazeera.

After the bout, Paul revealed he suspected a broken jaw from Joshua's final punch and later confirmed through X-rays that he experienced double fractures. Despite the injury, Paul praised Joshua, stating, "I got my a*s beat, but that’s what this sport is all about," highlighting his desire to return to boxing and pursue a cruiserweight title according to BBC, India Times, and India Times.

Joshua acknowledged the fight's difficulties, stating, "It wasn’t the best performance," but gave credit to Paul for his resilience in the ring. The entire event was broadcast live on Netflix to a substantial audience, raising significant commercial interest, despite sparking debates regarding the ethics of pairing a seasoned heavyweight with an inexperienced opponent according to South China Morning Post and India Times.