Anthony Joshua, a two-time world champion and world boxing superstar, was back in the ring. In his return after a 15-month layoff, he squared off against Jake Paul in a highly impactful matchup held at the Kaseya Center in Miami. Netflix was a key partner in the event, which produced an eye-popping $184 million purse between the two fighters. Joshua demonstrated his power and technique as he stopped Paul in the sixth round. This overwhelming victory proved his status as one of the greatest prize fighters in history.
The fight began with Joshua focused on his primary objective: to pin Paul down and inflict damage. Right from the outset, Joshua put his blueprint on this fight, landing 48 of 146 punches for the duration of the contest. His ability to knock Paul down twice in the fifth round demonstrated not only his skill and stamina, but his capacity to control a match. In the 6th round, a huge right hand landed flush on Paul’s chin. This was the powerful punch that landed the final, spectacular knockout blow.
Even after winning, Joshua was hard on himself, saying it “wasn’t the best game”. He later confessed that he was looking to end the fight early. It was more difficult than he expected to find the right place to wait.
“I want to give him his props – he got up time and time again.” – Anthony Joshua
Jake Paul, who’d made a name for himself as an influencer and then as a fighter himself, stayed positive despite the loss. He thanked the city of London for hosting him and noted his disappointment in not winning, but mentioned how hard he fought during the fight.
“That was the request leading up, and that was on my mind. It took a bit longer than expected but the right hand finally found its destination.” – Anthony Joshua
The match drew plenty of attention, but not all of it was so favorable. Christopher Young condemned the destruction of the event, quipping, “The paying fans did not come to see this c**p. This statement is indicative of a large portion of viewers who were likely anticipating a higher level of competition.
“That was fun. I gave it my all.” – Jake Paul
The match attracted significant attention, but not all reactions were positive. Christopher Young criticized the event, stating, “The fans did not pay to see this c**p.” This comment reflects a segment of viewers who may have expected a different caliber of competition.
