Anthony Joshua delivered a decisive sixth-round knockout to Jake Paul on Friday night, ending the much-hyped heavyweight clash at the Kaseya Center with a series of punishing blows that dropped the social media star-turned-boxer four times.
The fight, streamed live on Netflix, pitted the former unified heavyweight champion Joshua against Paul, who entered the ring with an undefeated record in his professional boxing career but faced criticism for avoiding top-tier opponents until now. Joshua, a British Olympic gold medalist, steadily applied pressure throughout the bout, landing heavy right hands that staggered Paul multiple times before the final sequence along the ropes forced referee intervention.
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Paul showed resilience early, displaying good head movement and landing some counters in the opening rounds, but the size and experience gap became evident as the fight progressed. The 28-year-old American went down in the fourth, fifth and twice in the sixth round, unable to recover from Joshua’s onslaught.
Social media erupted immediately after the stoppage, with users praising Joshua for the “reality check” and expressing satisfaction at Paul’s defeat. One post called it “the most satisfying knockout ever,” while others noted Paul’s bravery in taking the fight despite the odds.
The event drew massive attention, blending celebrity spectacle with competitive boxing, though some critics labeled it a mismatch from the start. Joshua improves his record to 29-4, while Paul suffers his second professional loss, dropping to 11-2.
