Jake Paul says he suffered ‘double broken jaw’ from his KO loss to Anthony Joshua at Kaseya Center

APTOPIX Joshua Paul Boxing Jake Paul, left, and Anthony Joshua face off during a news conference promoting their upcoming heavyweight boxing match, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Miami Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) (Lynne Sladky/AP)

MIAMI — MIAMI (AP) — Jake Paul sustained a “double broken jaw” in his loss at Miami’s Kaseya Center to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, the YouTuber confirmed early Saturday.

Joshua scored a sixth-round knockout victory over Paul, who later posted an X-ray showing a jaw broken in two spots.

“Double broken jaw,” he wrote on Instagram. “Give me Canelo in 10 days.” In a separate post from what appeared to be a hospital room, he added “thanks for all the support I’m OK.”

Paul also gave a shoutout to a South Florida hospital after undergoing successful surgery.

“Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth. Thanks for all the love. Lots of pain and stiffness. Gotta eat liquids for 7 days,” Paul added. “S/o to the amazing team at Miami University hospital. Everyone was so gracious and caring.”

Joshua ended the heavyweight bout with a powerful punch to Paul’s jaw, sending the American to the canvas for the fourth and final time. Paul was counted out as he struggled to get to his feet.

Concerns had been raised in the buildup due to the mismatch in size and skills. Paul weighed in at 216 lbs, and Joshua at 243 lbs. The Englishman, a two-time heavyweight champion, is one of the sport’s elite power punchers.

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