At a Glance
- Jake Paul loses to Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight bout in Miami.
- Jake Paul‘s jaw is broken in two places, requiring surgery.
- He drops out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings.
- Why it matters: Jake Paul‘s loss ends his brief climb in the cruiserweight division and forces him to recover from a serious injury.
Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, fell short against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua last month, suffering a sixth-round knockout in Miami that left him with a broken jaw and surgical needs. The defeat also removed him from the WBA cruiserweight rankings, where he had briefly been positioned at No. 15. He entered the bout with a record of 12-2, 7 KOs.
Fight Outcome
Anthony Joshua landed a decisive punch in the sixth round, knocking Jake Paul out. The bout ended at 2:34 of the round, and Jake Paul was unable to continue.
Injury Details
Jake Paul‘s jaw was fractured in two places, requiring immediate surgical intervention. The injury was severe enough to sideline him for an extended period.
Ranking Impact
Jake Paul entered the WBA cruiserweight rankings at No. 14 after defeating Julio César Chávez Jr. He was ranked No. 15 before facing Anthony Joshua, and the loss removed him from the list.
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| WBA Cruiserweight Ranking | 15 | Unranked |
Key Takeaways
- Jake Paul lost to Anthony Joshua via sixth-round KO.
- The injury forced him to undergo surgery.
- He is no longer in the WBA cruiserweight rankings.
With his ranking gone and a serious jaw injury to recover from, Jake Paul must decide whether to return to the ring or shift focus elsewhere.
