Anthony Joshua ended Jake Paul’s unbeaten aura in a high-profile meeting at the Kaseya Center in Miami, scoring a sixth-round stoppage to hand Paul the second defeat of his professional career and the first by knockout. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion used size, reach and experience to break down the YouTuber-turned-boxer as the fight finished at 1:31 of the sixth.
The bout carried added attention after Paul had been due to appear in an exhibition with lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on 14 November at a 195lb catchweight. That event was called off following the filing of a civil suit against Davis in late October alleging battery, aggravated battery, false imprisonment, kidnapping and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Early rounds in Miami produced few meaningful exchanges. Paul adopted a defensive posture, keeping distance and circling away while the crowd expressed its displeasure. Joshua pressed forward, looking to establish range with his jab and to set up the right hand that would eventually decide the contest. Paul’s movement and avoidance kept him upright during the first half, but he offered limited offence of his own.
As the contest progressed, Joshua’s pressure increased. He began to land more consistently, mixing body shots with head shots and cutting off the ring. Paul absorbed blows and at times resorted to clinches and takedowns to halt momentum. He managed to survive several rounds despite repeated entries by Joshua, but he was progressively worn down.
The fifth round saw the action intensify. Paul landed a right hand that created a momentary opening, but Joshua responded with a series of effective counters that put Paul in trouble. Judges’ cards were not required at that stage; Joshua had assumed control through higher-volume, cleaner punching.
In the sixth, Joshua’s sequence produced the decisive outcome. A straight right hand put Paul on the canvas; he rose but was quickly again overwhelmed by a short right that ended the contest. Officials halted the bout at 1:31 of Round 6. Reports from Paul’s camp after the fight indicated he believed he had suffered a broken jaw; his promotional partner subsequently confirmed that injury.
The result underlined the gap in experience between a former world heavyweight champion and a fighter still early in a professional boxing career. Joshua’s physical advantages — notably his height and reach, and his track record against accomplished opponents allowed him to dictate the fight’s tempo and location for long stretches.
Paul lasted longer than some recent opponents of Joshua, yet longevity did not translate into control. The alignment of skill set, ring generalship and power for Joshua proved decisive. The stoppage marks a significant moment in Paul’s trajectory and raises questions about the matchmaking path the social-media star will follow next.
For Joshua, the victory adds another high-profile win to his record and provides momentum as he navigates his own return to prominence. The clash in Miami drew attention beyond the usual boxing audience and reignited debate about crossover matches and the sporting merits of pairing established champions with celebrity opponents.
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