YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul was rushed to the hospital following his six-round loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in Miami, after suffering a suspected fractured jaw.
The 28-year-old displayed resilience and determination throughout the bout but was ultimately overpowered by Joshua’s superior size and punching strength.
After the fight, Paul expressed concerns that his jaw might have been broken—a claim later confirmed by his promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, who stated that medical evaluation was necessary. Recovery is expected to take four to six weeks.
Despite the setback, Paul struck an optimistic tone in his post-fight remarks.
“I feel good. It was fun, and I genuinely love this sport,” he said, sharing graphic images and videos on social media highlighting the physical toll of the contest.
Paul, a former cruiserweight contender, stated that he plans to take a brief rest before resuming his career, with sights still set on challenging for a cruiserweight world title.
“We’ll heal the jaw, come back stronger, and fight opponents in my weight class. Anthony Joshua is a great champion. I lost, but that’s part of boxing. I’ll return and keep pushing forward,” Paul said.
Reflecting on the fight, Paul admitted that fatigue played a significant role in the outcome.
“I got tired trying to manage his size and weight. With better conditioning, I think I could have lasted longer. I gave it everything I had,” he added.
The bout marked another high-profile encounter for the social media star as he continues to carve a path in professional boxing, facing elite-level opponents in the heavyweight division.
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