By Francis Onyach - Reporter
20 December 2025 - Anthony Joshua delivered a spectacular knockout victory over social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a high-profile fight at the Kaseya Center in Miami, ending the fight in the sixth round amid global attention.
The contest, streamed live on Netflix, marked a significant milestone in crossover boxing and garnered widespread commentary from fans and pundits.
Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight world champion and Olympic gold medallist, faced off against Paul, one of the most controversial figures in modern combat sports, in an eight-round heavyweight bout packed with pre-fight hype.
The early rounds saw Paul evade much of Joshua’s power and use movement to stay competitive. However, the tide began to turn as Joshua’s experience and power started to tell. In the fifth round, Joshua dropped Paul twice, applying consistent pressure and landing telling shots that gradually wore down his opponent.
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By the sixth round, Joshua had regained full control of the bout. A flurry of heavy punches forced the referee to intervene, resulting in a decisive knockout victory for the former world champion. The performance not only brought Joshua back to winning ways but also showed the stark contrast in experience between the two fighters.
The fight attracted massive global interest, with commentators and fans tuning in to one of the most talked-about crossover events of the year. Streaming figures for the live event reflected its wide appeal, while media coverage highlighted both the spectacle and the boxing implications of such a matchup.
The loss represents a significant setback for Jake Paul in his boxing journey, though many observers noted that facing a seasoned heavyweight like Joshua was always a monumental challenge. Meanwhile, Joshua’s victory is seen by many boxing analysts as a reaffirmation of his elite status, even after previous ups and downs in his career.
