Shaquille O’Neal had something unusual to say after Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul on December 19, 2025. The fight drew plenty of attention as it was live-streamed on Netflix, packing an audience of 19,600 eager to witness the action.
In a whirlwind contest that lasted six rounds, Joshua displayed his prowess over Paul, leveraging a significant weight and height advantage over his opponent. The sixth-round knockout was delivered at 1:31, further solidifying Joshua’s reputation as a world-class heavyweight boxer.
Jake Paul entered the ring with a controversial background in boxing. Many expect spectacle over genuine competition in his bouts, not only because of past opponents like aging MMA fighters and even Mike Tyson but also due to rumors of his fights being scripted.
Shaquille O’Neal, always vocal and ever the fan of boxing, took to Twitter—now known as X—to share his thoughts post-fight. He posted a short but cryptic tweet:
“Yeah anthony joshua #what script”
O'Neal's comment added fuel to ongoing discussions about Paul's career trajectory and previous claims surrounding the nature of some celebrity boxing matches. But for Joshua, the night marked another career victory under his belt.
In the end, Anthony Joshua ensured that fans around the world watched him dominate inside the ring while Shaquille O'Neal kept people talking outside it.
