Anthony Joshua reminded the boxing world why he’s a former heavyweight champion, dismantling Jake Paul with four knockdowns before finishing him at 1:31 of the sixth round Friday night at Miami’s Kaseya Center.
Joshua’s right hand finally landed flush, ending Paul’s hopes of shocking the world.
Advertisement
“The end goal was to get Jake Paul, pin him down and hurt him,’’ Joshua said in his in-ring interview. “It took a little bit longer than expected. But the right hand finally found its destination.”
Paul, 28, entered the fight 12-1 with seven knockouts, but this was his first time tasting the canvas—and he tasted it repeatedly. After the final count, Paul admitted: “I think my jaw is broke by the way. It’s definitely broke.”
California connection: From Anaheim to Miami
Paul’s last fight was right here in California — at Anaheim’s Honda Center — where he beat Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision in June. That bout earned him a guaranteed $300,000, according to the California State
Advertisement
Athletic Commission. Compare that to Friday night’s payday, and you’ll see why this fight was a game-changer.Joshua, who fought at Wembley in 2024, made about $8 million in his last outing. Friday night? He cashed in big.
How much did they make? Record payday for Netflix bout
The fight wasn’t just brutal—it was lucrative. According to multiple reports, the purse for Joshua vs. Paul was a staggering $184 million, split evenly between the fighters:
-
Anthony Joshua: $92 million
Paul hinted on social media that the total might be even higher—up to $267 million—but that figure remains unconfirmed.
For perspective:
-
Paul’s last fight (Anaheim): $300,000 guaranteed
-
Joshua’s last fight (London): $8 million
This Netflix-streamed bout is now among the richest in combat sports history.
Advertisement
What’s next for Jake Paul after a broken jaw?
Despite the punishment, Paul stayed upbeat.
“I had a blast,” he said, smiling through blood and bruises. He plans to move down to cruiserweight and chase a world title after recovering from what he believes is a broken jaw.
Joshua, meanwhile, praised Paul’s resilience: “He got up, time and time again. It was difficult in there for him. But he kept on trying to find a way. It takes a real man to do that.”
This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Who won Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight? Record-Breaking Netflix match
#Heres #won #Anthony #Joshua #Jake #Paul #Netflixs #fight