In the aftermath of his controversial heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul has asserted that he won two rounds and temporarily disoriented his British opponent. The American social media personality and boxer faced Joshua in Miami on Friday, ultimately losing the fight in the sixth round. This defeat marks Paul's second loss in his professional boxing career, the first being against Tommy Fury in 2023.
Despite the loss, Paul maintained a defiant stance in his post-fight analysis. During an appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, co-hosted by his brother Logan, Paul stated, "I won two rounds then he won two, then I got dropped." He acknowledged the physical challenges posed by Joshua's power and experience but expressed pride in his performance.
Paul also discussed his preparation for the fight, noting that he wished he had more time to build muscle and adapt to the increased power of Joshua's punches. He reflected on the mental and physical demands of the bout, stating, "It was a great experience, I learned a lot in there."
The fight, which was Paul's 14th professional bout, contrasted sharply with Joshua's extensive background of 32 professional fights, with 25 wins by knockout. Joshua, known for his formidable strength and technique, was expected to dominate the early rounds. However, Paul's resilience and ability to withstand Joshua's powerful strikes surprised many observers.
Following the fight, Paul underwent surgery to repair his jaw, which was broken in two places by Joshua's punches. He described the pain as feeling "like a baseball is in there," highlighting the physical toll of the encounter. Despite the injury, Paul remains optimistic about his future in boxing and has already set his sights on potential opponents.
One name Paul has mentioned as a possible next challenger is former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou, who was defeated by Joshua in a second-round knockout in 2024. Paul criticized Ngannou's performance, stating, "I told everyone I would do better than Francis. Francis is low-key soft."
Before stepping back into the ring, Paul plans to take a break to support his speed skating fiancée, Jutta Leerdam, at the Winter Olympics in February. This break will allow him to recuperate from his injuries and strategize for his next boxing endeavor.
Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson commented on Paul's performance, noting that the loss served as a "serious reality check" for the American boxer. Nelson praised Paul's promotional skills and ability to generate interest in his fights but emphasized the stark difference between the controlled environment of training and the intensity of a real boxing match.
As Paul recovers and plans his next steps, the boxing world will be watching to see how he responds to this setback and whether he can translate his confidence into future victories.
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