Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight
## Anthony Joshua Defeats Jake Paul in Heavyweight Bout
Anthony Joshua Defeats Jake Paul in Heavyweight Bout
On Fri, Anthony Joshua secured a victory over Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight. The event took place at the Kaseya Center before a capacity crowd of 19,600.
Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) demonstrated his punching prowess by dropping Paul twice in the fifth round and finishing the bout with a combination to the head in the sixth. Referee Christopher Young counted out Paul (12-2) at 1:31 of the round.
Post-fight, Paul reported sustaining a broken jaw in two locations. Despite the loss, he expressed determination to return to the sport.
Joshua established control early, using his reach advantage and a solid left jab. Paul managed a short right to Joshua's head in the fourth round but was unable to maintain momentum.
On Fri, Anthony Joshua secured a victory over Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight.
Joshua weighed in at 243 pounds, while Paul weighed 216 pounds for the bout.
This victory positions Joshua to potentially reclaim the heavyweight title he lost to Oleksandr Usyk and consider a match with former champion Tyson Fury.
The fight marked Joshua’s return to the ring after a defeat by Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Paul originally intended to fight Gervonta Davis in an exhibition match, but circumstances led to the bout with Joshua instead.
In an undercard event, Anderson Silva achieved a second-round TKO against Tyron Woodley.
The event attracted several notable figures, including Rory McIlroy, Juan Soto, Dave Portnoy, Michael Irvin, and Brandon Marshall.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
