{"id":24465,"date":"2025-12-20T15:45:41","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T11:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/?p=8006543211040658"},"modified":"2026-01-14T19:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T15:31:40","slug":"anthony-joshua-knocks-out-jake-paul-full-fight-breakdown-highlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azat.tv\/en\/anthony-joshua-knocks-out-jake-paul-full-fight-breakdown-highlights\/","title":{"rendered":"Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul: Full Fight Breakdown, Highlights &#038; What\u2019s Next"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"background: #f7fafc; padding: 15px;\">\n<p><strong>Quick Read<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami.<\/li>\n<li>This was Jake Paul&#8217;s first career KO loss as a professional boxer.<\/li>\n<li>The fight was streamed live and replayed on Netflix; Joshua is now set to face Tyson Fury in 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>When Jake Paul stepped into the ring with Anthony Joshua on December 19, 2025, at Miami\u2019s Kaseya Center, few believed the social media star would survive long against the two-time unified heavyweight champion. The anticipation was electric\u2014streamed live on Netflix, sanctioned professionally, and with betting regulators giving the green light after the controversy surrounding Paul\u2019s previous bout with Mike Tyson. This time, it was a legitimate contest, and the stakes couldn\u2019t be higher.<\/p>\n<h2>Joshua\u2019s Experience Overwhelms Paul: The Sixth-Round Knockout<\/h2>\n<p>As the bell rang, it was clear Paul knew he was the underdog. He moved laterally, circling the ring, forcing Joshua to give chase. But Joshua\u2014standing 6-foot-6 and weighing in at 243.4 pounds\u2014was a mountain compared to Paul, who bulked up to 216.6 pounds. The difference in pedigree was stark: Joshua, an Olympic gold medalist with wins over legends like Wladimir Klitschko and Andy Ruiz Jr., versus Paul, whose resume featured aging ex-champions and UFC crossovers.<\/p>\n<p>The fight itself was, in many ways, a battle of survival for Paul. He relied on movement, trying to keep Joshua off balance. Yet, in the sixth round, Joshua\u2019s power broke through. A sharp left buckled Paul\u2019s legs, and Joshua pounced with a right-hand counter, sending Paul to the canvas for the second time. Paul couldn\u2019t beat the referee\u2019s count. At the 1:31 mark of Round 6, it was over: Anthony Joshua by knockout. It was Paul\u2019s first KO loss as a professional boxer, a moment that instantly became headline news (<em>NBC News<\/em>, <em>CBS Sports<\/em>).<\/p>\n<h2>Aftermath: Mutual Respect and a New Chapter for Both Fighters<\/h2>\n<p>In the post-fight interview, Joshua was candid: \u201cIt wasn\u2019t the best performance. The end goal was to get Jake Paul, pin him down and hurt him. Jake Paul did really well tonight. I want to give him his props.\u201d Paul, bruised but upbeat, responded: \u201cThat was fun. I love this sport. Anthony\u2019s a great fighter. I got my ass beat. I love this shit. I\u2019m going to get a world championship belt at some point.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The mutual respect was palpable. For Joshua, it was a chance to \u201cshake off the cobwebs,\u201d as he set his sights on a potential blockbuster with Tyson Fury in 2026. For Paul, it was a lesson in the harsh realities of elite boxing\u2014but also a moment to silence critics who doubted his commitment to the sport. The fact that he lasted six rounds with one of the era\u2019s best heavyweights was, in itself, a testament to how far he\u2019s come since his influencer days (<em>Sportico<\/em>, <em>Yahoo Sports<\/em>).<\/p>\n<h2>Betting, Broadcast &amp; the Unique Spectacle of Paul vs. Joshua<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike Paul\u2019s fight with Mike Tyson\u2014which many states refused to sanction for betting due to modified rules\u2014the Joshua bout was a full-fledged professional match. Standard gloves, standard rounds, and official oversight from the Florida State Athletic Commission. Sportsbooks installed Joshua as the heavy favorite, with odds reflecting the gulf in experience and physicality. DraftKings reported massive potential liabilities if Paul managed an upset, but in the end, the result matched expert predictions: Joshua\u2019s technical superiority prevailed.<\/p>\n<p>Netflix, which aired the event live, continued its push into sports broadcasting, making the replay instantly available to millions. The streaming platform reported that Paul\u2019s earlier fight with Tyson had set records as the most-watched sporting event in history, and the Joshua fight drew similar levels of attention. For viewers, access was simple\u2014log in and watch the spectacle unfold at their convenience (<em>Yahoo Sports<\/em>).<\/p>\n<h2>Undercard Results and the Bigger Picture<\/h2>\n<p>The fight card featured more than just the main event. Alycia Baumgardner defended her junior lightweight titles against Leila Beaudoin, Anderson Silva stopped Tyron Woodley in the second round, and rising prospects like Jahmal Harvey added to the night\u2019s action. But it was the Paul vs. Joshua clash that captured headlines and sparked debates about the future of crossover boxing, influencer athletes, and the sport\u2019s evolving audience.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul via sixth-round knockout<\/li>\n<li>Alycia Baumgardner def. Leila Beaudoin via unanimous decision<\/li>\n<li>Anderson Silva def. Tyron Woodley via second-round TKO<\/li>\n<li>Jahmal Harvey def. Kevin Cervantes via unanimous decision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What\u2019s Next: Paul\u2019s Promise and Joshua\u2019s Road Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>With the dust settled, the future looks intriguing for both fighters. Joshua, now 29-4 with 26 KOs, is already rumored for a 2026 mega-fight with Tyson Fury. Paul, meanwhile, vows to continue his quest for a world championship belt\u2014a goal that, despite this loss, seems less like a punchline and more like a genuine ambition. As Joshua himself said, \u201cJake Paul creates a great challenge for me, and he\u2019s got a great mindset for sure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the end, the Paul vs. Joshua bout was more than just a mismatch\u2014it was a spectacle, a test of celebrity versus legacy, and a moment where sport, entertainment, and business collided in a uniquely 2025 way.<\/p>\n<p><em>When a YouTuber faces a former unified heavyweight champion, the result is rarely in doubt. But the real story is in the resilience: Paul\u2019s willingness to take punches from one of boxing\u2019s giants, and Joshua\u2019s ability to remain relevant in a changing fight landscape. In a sport defined by risk, both men proved that stepping into the ring\u2014regardless of odds or expectations\u2014demands respect.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in Miami, marking Paul&#8217;s first KO loss. 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