Anthony Joshua Defeats Jake Paul in a Sixth Round Jawbreaking Knockout

In a post-match interview, AJ challenges Tyson Fury to a fight in 2026, already thinking about next steps.

Summary

• Anthony Joshua secured a sixth-round KO victory over Jake Paul at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, streaming live globally on Netflix
• Joshua dominated the scorecards with crucial knockdowns in the third and fifth rounds before the definitive stoppage in the sixth
• Following the win, Joshua called for a long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury, signaling his intent to return to the pinnacle of the heavyweight division in 2026

The “Problem Child” finally faced his reckoning in front of a sold-out Miami crowd and millions of streaming viewers as Anthony Joshua delivered a clinical heavyweight masterclass, stopping Jake Paul in the sixth round. Headlining Netflix’s latest foray into live combat sports, the bout proved that while Paul possesses undeniable grit, the sheer power of an Olympic gold medalist and former unified champion is a different beast entirely.

The systematic breakdown began in Round 3, when Joshua signaled the end of the honeymoon phase with a blistering right hand that sent Paul to the canvas. Though Paul displayed immense heart by beating the count, the tide had irrevocably turned. By Round 5, the physical toll was visible; Joshua began digging to the body, dropping Paul for a second time with a thudding left hook that left the cruiserweight-turned-heavyweight visibly winded. The finale arrived early in the sixth round when Joshua uncorked a massive overhand right that folded Paul, prompting the referee to wave off the contest immediately. Post-match, Paul addressed the right hook from AJ claiming, “I think my jaw is broke by the way…it’s definitely broke.” When asked if he would fight again soon, Paul said that he had been “going hard for six years,” and he’s ready to take a break and “heal the broken jaw.”

In the post-fight interview, Joshua was the ultimate professional, giving Paul his props for a great job and for “trying and trying,” acknowledging the massive global eyes Paul brought to the sport. However, the tone shifted from respect to rivalry as AJ issued a thunderous challenge to Tyson Fury. “If Tyson Fury is serious and he wants to put down his Twitter fingers and put on some gloves and come and fight…step in the ring with me next if you are a real bad boy,” Joshua declared.