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Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul In Sixth Round Thriller In Miami

Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a brutal statement on Friday night, stopping social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul with a devastating sixth-round knockout in Miami.

The highly anticipated bout saw Paul attempt to evade the heavily favoured Briton through a cautious and largely uneventful opening four rounds. However, once Joshua found his rhythm, the contest swung decisively in his favour.

Joshua dropped Paul twice in the fifth round, exposing the gap in class and experience between the two fighters. The end came in the sixth round when Joshua unleashed a thunderous right hand that left Paul unable to continue, with reports suggesting the American may have suffered a broken jaw.

Speaking after the fight, Joshua reflected on his performance following a 15-month layoff.

“It took a little bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found its destination,” Joshua said.

“Jake Paul has done really well tonight. I want to give him his props. He got up time and time again. It was difficult in there for him, but he kept trying to find a way.

It takes a real man to do that… but he came up against a real fighter tonight.”

Despite the loss, Paul earned praise for his resilience and willingness to stand toe-to-toe with an elite-level heavyweight. The fight, however, served as a clear reminder of the gulf between elite championship boxing and celebrity-driven bouts.

The showdown was broadcast live on Netflix, reaching an estimated 300 million subscribers worldwide, marking another major moment in the streaming platform’s growing involvement in live sports.

Joshua’s emphatic return strengthens his position in the heavyweight division and signals that the former champion remains a major force as he eyes future title contention.