Boxing/ Veteran Joshua grinds past game Paul in Miami bout
Anthony Joshua secured a sixth-round knockout against Jake Paul in Miami on Saturday, but the victory came with muted celebration after a stubborn challenge from the YouTube sensation.
The two-time heavyweight champion, 36, faced unexpected early frustration as Paul’s evasive tactics and occasional counter-shots tested his patience. While Joshua landed probing jabs, a lack of timing allowed Paul moments of success, including a notable hook in the fourth.
The tide turned decisively in the fifth. Joshua unleashed a relentless combination, sending Paul to the canvas for a standing count.
In the sixth, a colossal right hand ended the contest, later revealing a broken jaw for Paul.
“It wasn’t the best performance,” admitted Joshua, who was widely expected to finish the novice opponent sooner.
The win marks a rebound from his 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois, but highlights lingering questions about his form against an unorthodox, determined foe.
