Omotayo Fashola
British-Nigerian boxing sensation Anthony Joshua delivered a spectacular sixth-round knockout against social media star Jake Paul during their heavyweight showdown at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
The two-time world champion, now 36, extended his impressive professional record to 29 wins—26 by knockout—in his 33 career bouts.
While billed as an exhibition match to prepare Joshua for future title opportunities, the fight revealed a clear gap in skill as Paul struggled to match the Olympic gold medalist’s precision.
Paul, known for his flashy showmanship, spent most of the fight retreating and clinching whenever Joshua closed the distance, landing only sporadic counterpunches.
Joshua established dominance early with crisp jabs and punishing body shots, gradually wearing down his younger opponent before unleashing furious combinations.
The fifth round proved decisive as Joshua sent Paul crashing to the canvas twice, first with a devastating liver shot followed by a savage flurry of unanswered punches.
The finale came violently in the sixth when Joshua repeatedly floored the exhausted influencer, culminating in a fight-ending right hand that prompted the referee’s intervention.
This marks Joshua’s triumphant return to U.S. competition since his shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr., further cementing his reputation as one of the division’s most feared punchers.
Fresh off his dominant performance—landing 48 punches to Paul’s 16—Joshua immediately challenged longtime rival Tyson Fury to settle their unfinished business.
“Tonight was about shaking off ring rust,” declared Joshua. “But 2026 is when the real battles begin.
“If Fury truly wants to prove he’s the baddest man on the planet, he’ll stop tweeting and sign the contract. I’m ready to give fans the fight they’ve demanded for years.”
