Jake Paul Broken Jaw: He Issues Health Update From Hospital After Fight With Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul sustained a broken jaw from his brawl against Anthony Joshua. Jake kept his fans updated on his health condition following his jaw surgery.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua had a high-octane bout on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The fight, streamed globally on Netflix, was a professional, sanctioned heavyweight contest scheduled for eight rounds. The fight drew particular interest due to the significant differences in experience and physical stature between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul. Both sides battled it out to the sixth round, with one emerging victorious. The intense fight resulted in a serious injury to Jake Paul, who broke his jaw. The 28-year-old recently issued an update regarding his health.

Is Jake Paul fine now? He issued a health update

Jake Paul sustained a double mandibular fracture (broken jaw in two places) after being knocked down four times by Anthony Joshua, with the final punch in the sixth round ending. He then drove himself to a hospital where he underwent surgery. After the fight with Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul felt his jaw might have been broken and thus, rushed to the hospital. He later posted an X-ray image of his damaged jaw on social media, confirming the injury. Jake also stated that surgery went smoothly, but he is in "lots of pain and stiffness" and will be restricted to eating only liquids for seven days. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

"Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth. Thanks for all the love. Lots of pain and stiffness. Gotta eat liquids for 7 days."

Jake kept his fans updated on his health condition. He recently posted a picture on Instagram showing him resting in a bed at the University of Miami Hospital. The former YouTuber shared that two titanium plates were inserted on each side of his jaw surgically, and some of his teeth were removed. The general recovery time for a broken jaw is estimated to be around four to six weeks, though Jake Paul is expected to face a longer medical suspension from boxing (likely 60-90 days). Thanking his fans for their love and support, he wrote:

"Surgery went well thanks for all the love and support. 2 titanium plates on each side. Some teeth removed. Have to have only liquids for 7 days so no @doghausdogs."

Jake Paul's brother, Logan Paul, visited him in the hospital

Jake's brother, Logan Paul, visited him after he rushed himself to the hospital following the match with Anthony Joshua. For the unversed, Logan is an American professional wrestler just like his brother. Logan is also a social media personality and entrepreneur. He first rose to fame on the now-defunct app, Vine, before building a massive following on YouTube, where he currently has over 23.6 million subscribers. Recently, Logan Paul shared a photo from Jake's hospital bedside on social media with a supportive message for his brother, which could be read as:

"Proud brother of an absolute warrior. Broke his jaw but can't break his spirit."

What was the result of the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight?

Anthony Joshua, a two-time former unified heavyweight champion, was a fan favorite to win the fight against Jake Paul. Despite significant differences in experience and size, Jake showed resilience, advancing to the sixth round before being overwhelmed by his opponent. Anthony defeated Jake by KO at 1:31 of Round 6. Jake's efforts were commendable as he stepped up in weight to the heavyweight division for the fight against Anthony. Even though Jake lost, he expressed pride in his performance, noting that he was "beaten by one of the best to ever do it" and plans to return to the cruiserweight division in 2026.

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After the brawl, both Anthony and Jake discussed their next steps. Anthony Joshua called out his long-time rival, Tyson Fury, urging him to "put on some gloves and come and fight" him. A contest between the two is reportedly being targeted for 2026. Jake Paul stated that he would take a break from fighting for a while to recover fully, then return to compete for a world title at cruiserweight, which is closer to his natural weight class.

We wish Jake Paul a speedy recovery and hope to see him in action in 2026.

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