Monday, December 22, 2025 - Jake Paul has confirmed he underwent surgery for a broken jaw following his knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday night in Miami.
The much-hyped bout, streamed on Netflix, ended in the sixth
round after Joshua landed a crushing right hand that sent Paul crashing to the
canvas at the Kaseya Center. The punch effectively ended the fight and, as
later confirmed, broke Paul’s jaw, New York Post reported.
Speaking immediately after the fight, Paul admitted he
believed his jaw was broken. Hours later, he took to social media to confirm he
had gone under the knife.
“Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth,” Paul
wrote. “Lots of pain and stiffness. I have to eat liquids for seven days. Two
titanium plates on each side. Some teeth removed.”
He also thanked the medical team at Miami University
Hospital for their care.
Despite the outcome, Paul managed to last longer than many
expected. He evaded Joshua for the first four rounds and even landed a few
shots before tiring badly in the fifth round, where he was knocked down twice.
Two more knockdowns followed in the sixth, forcing the referee to stop the
contest.
The loss leaves Paul facing a recovery period away from the
ring, while Joshua moves on with renewed momentum after the win.
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