Last Friday night, Anthony Joshua returned to the win column with a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul at Miami's Kaseya Center 🥊💥. The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion controlled the match after a cautious opening, using his size and experience to wear down the social-media-influencer-turned-boxer.
Joshua scored multiple knockdowns in the later rounds, and the referee waved off the bout when Paul couldn't beat the count. The 28-year-old American was taken to a hospital, where scans confirmed fractures to his jaw. He later underwent surgery to receive titanium plates and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks 🏥.
For Joshua, 36, this was his first ring appearance in 15 months following an elbow surgery after his high-profile loss to Daniel Dubois in London. While not yet at peak sharpness, the victory helped him regain momentum and refocus on future big challenges 💪.
The showdown drew widespread attention across the boxing world and on social media, reminding fans that Joshua remains a heavyweight force to be reckoned with. What's next for him? Time will tell, but one thing's certain: the heavyweight division just got a lot more exciting.
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Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round clash in Miami
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