Anthony Joshua showed the true difference between an elite heavyweight and a social media boxer by taking down Jake Paul. A packed venue with celebrities and cameras had its moment when Joshua stopped the talker with a right hand.
Joshua held his ground from start to finish, showing patience and control even as Paul's antics tried to shake him up. The sixth round is where things fell apart for Paul. At one minute and 31 seconds, a straight right connected sweetly, sending him to the canvas and showing he wasn't in the same league as the former heavyweight champ.
After knocking out Paul, Joshua didn't go overboard with celebrations. He chose to raise Paul's glove in recognition of his courage. No doubt, Paul showed grit each time he got up from hits that would flatten most.
Still no bells or whistles from Joshua after the fight—just words meant for fellow fighter Tyson Fury. It was a straight-up call-out: put away all those posts on social media, and let's settle this face-to-face in the ring.
Joshua kept it real about how things unfolded in the fight. It might've taken more rounds than some thought necessary. Yet, staying careful and calculated gave him victory without unnecessary brawling. And he wanted everyone to know it's not just impulse; there's discipline behind every movement in the ring.
Despite losing, Jake Paul earned respect from more than just his followers online; Joshua himself gave props to Paul's resolve—the kid kept coming despite eating punch after damaging punch.
Promoter Eddie Hearn sees what fans have been hoping for—the clash with Tyson Fury must be next. Major sports networks like BBC Sport and ESPN backed that view for years—that moment's growing nearer.
When asked if he’s chasing history or fame, Joshua shook off those ideas entirely: he’s here for fights—not legacies—and tonight drew clear lines about where heavyweight action follows next while eyes stay fixed on how divisions take shape soon enough.
