In a highly anticipated boxing match, Jake Paul faced Anthony Joshua, resulting in a decisive knockout that left fans buzzing. The bout took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami and was streamed live on Netflix on December 19.
Round six marked the end for Paul, who was caught off guard after attempting to taunt Joshua by sticking out his tongue. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion seized the moment, delivering a powerful punch that left Paul unable to respond to the referee's count.
Despite the defeat, Paul maintained a positive demeanor post-fight, expressing enjoyment for the experience. “I feel good. That was fun. I love this sport,” he remarked, acknowledging the loss with a sense of humor. “I got my ass beat, but that’s what this sport is about.”
Paul, undeterred by the setback, conveyed his determination to return stronger, stating, “Man, I’ve already won in every single way in life. This sport has helped me in every single way… I think my jaw is broken, by the way.”
Joshua, reflecting on the fight, admitted he expected a quicker victory. “It wasn’t the best performance. The end goal was ‘pin Jake Paul down and hurt him,’” he said, acknowledging that it took longer than anticipated to achieve that goal.
In a show of sportsmanship, Joshua praised Paul’s efforts in the ring. “Jake Paul did really well and he deserves his props. It takes a real man to do that and he deserves respect for trying and trying and trying,” he stated. “He came up against a real fighter tonight.”
Fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the match. One user noted, “Love him or hate him Jake Paul is tough! To keep getting up and having another go takes balls!” while another added respect for Paul’s endurance against Joshua.
However, not all reactions were positive. Critics accused Paul of prolonging the fight by frequently dropping to his knees to avoid further punishment. “This was so pathetic bro. Jake taking a knee every 20 seconds just so he could get farther into the fight lmao,” one user commented.
Referee Christopher Young echoed the frustration of some fans, warning both fighters at one point, “The fans did not pay to see this crap.”
The match has sparked discussions about both fighters' performances and what lies ahead for them in their boxing careers.
