Jake Paul has confirmed that Anthony Joshua fractured his jaw in two places, prompting warnings from Eddie Hearn that Paul’s boxing career may be in jeopardy. The knockout occurred in the sixth round of their match in Miami, with Joshua struggling to handle Paul’s aggressive tactics, including repeatedly charging at him and grabbing onto his legs before falling to the ground.
Following the fight, Paul rushed himself to the hospital due to a suspected broken jaw, which was later confirmed through an X-ray he shared on social media. Despite the defeat, Joshua’s promoter, Hearn, commended Paul for his efforts but cautioned him about the challenges of recovering from a broken jaw, emphasizing the severity of the injury in professional boxing.
Hearn praised Paul for his courage in facing Joshua and enduring the punishment throughout the fight, highlighting the difficulty of rebounding from such a serious injury. He acknowledged the one-sided nature of the bout but lauded Paul for his bravery and determination, contrasting the negativity sometimes directed at Paul with the respect he deserves for stepping into the ring against a formidable opponent like Joshua.