The high-profile heavyweight bout between Jake Paul and former world champion Anthony Joshua took place at the Kaseya Center in Miami — and it ended in dramatic, painful fashion.
Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout, leaving Paul with a double broken jaw confirmed by medical imaging and post-fight surgery. NDTV Sports
📍 Fight Details
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Fight: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
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Date: December 19, 2025
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Venue: Kaseya Center – Miami, Florida
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Broadcast: Netflix (worldwide)
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Result: Joshua wins by KO in Round 6
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Injury: Paul suffered a jaw broken in two places. NDTV Sports
🔥 How the Fight Played Out
The early rounds were cautious as Paul attempted to avoid Joshua’s heavy shots. Yahoo Sports
But as the fight progressed, fatigue set in for Paul and Joshua began to find his range.
In the sixth round, Joshua landed a powerful right hand that dropped Paul and prompted the knockout stoppage. Yahoo Sports
🦴 The Injury — A Double Broken Jaw
After the fight, Paul posted social media updates sharing X-rays showing that his jaw was fractured in two separate places. Yahoo Sports
He underwent surgery with titanium plates implanted and a few removed teeth. Yahoo Sports
Paul said he was restricted to a liquid-only diet for at least seven days as part of his recovery. Yahoo Sports
Despite the severity, Paul maintained a joking tone at times — including saying he’d be ready to fight again soon. NDTV Sports
🔥 Feature Performance — Anthony Joshua
Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, demonstrated his experience:
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precise jab work;
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power punches;
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ring control under pressure. Yahoo Sports
This win reinforces Joshua’s status and could lead to big fights in 2026 against top heavyweights.
🧠 Fight Breakdown
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Paul: showed heart and durability, but struggled to land meaningful power. Yahoo Sports
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Joshua: displayed championship level experience and power when Paul tired. Yahoo Sports
🔮 What’s Next for Paul
Despite the brutal loss and severe injury, Paul has suggested he intends to return — likely in a more suitable weight class such as cruiserweight. Bad Left Hook
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