Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in the 6th round to win the heavyweight fight
Anthony Joshua firmly reaffirmed his position among boxing’s elite, stopping YouTube star Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight bout in Miami. The two-time world champion methodically knocked down his opponent before securing the decisive technical knockout in front of a sell-out crowd.
The Fight Breakdown: Joshua’s methodical dominance
From the opening bell, Anthony Joshua took control. Using his considerable six-inch reach advantage, he kept Paul at bay with a sharp jab and measured the distance. The formula for the fight was established early on: Joshua as a patient, technical boxer and Paul struggling to close the gap effectively.
The turning point: the fifth round
The competitive phase of the fight ended in the fifth round. Joshua, sensing that Paul was beginning to fade, dropped the social media star twice with powerful, clean shots. These knockdowns severely affected Paul’s stamina and defense, setting the stage for the finish.
The final: knockout in the sixth round
Early in the sixth round, Joshua hit Paul with a punishing right uppercut. He then knocked him down with a combination to the head. Although Paul beat the count, Joshua immediately overwhelmed him and delivered a final right hand that sent Paul to the canvas for the fourth and final time. Referee Christopher Young stopped the fight at 1:31 of the round.
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What this victory means for Anthony Joshua
This victory is a crucial step in Joshua’s professional resurgence. After a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, he needed a dominant performance.
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Way back to the title: With this win, Joshua now has a chance at another shot at the heavyweight championship to regain the titles he lost to Oleksandr Usyk.
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The Tyson Fury dream: Joshua has long spoken about a historic all-British showdown with former champion Tyson Fury. While Fury is currently retired due to his losses to Usyk, this win keeps Joshua in the conversation for mega fights should Fury return.
Jake Paul’s boxing journey
For Jake Paul (now 12-2), the fight was his biggest challenge. The 28-year-old, who began his professional boxing career in 2020, weighed 216 pounds but was significantly larger than the 243-pound Joshua. Paul had originally planned to face lightweight star Gervonta Davis, but legal issues for Davis prevented that event and led to this high-profile match with Joshua.
Remarkable undercard result
In a featured undercard bout, 50-year-old former UFC champion Anderson Silva scored a second-round TKO victory over fellow UFC veteran Tyron Woodley.
Information source: This report is based on official battle coverage and results from The Associated Press. You can read the original AP News report here: Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in the 6th round to win the heavyweight fight.
