Jake Paul faced off against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19, resulting in a revealing outcome. Official scorecards from the fight, released to MMA Fighting by the Florida Athletic Commission, offered a detailed assessment of the bout.
In the early rounds of the match, Jake Paul claimed he managed to win two rounds before being knocked out by Joshua. His comments on brother Logan's podcast Impaulsive reflect his belief that he performed well initially. Despite his confidence, Paul ended up with a double jaw fracture, requiring surgery that involved removing several teeth and implanting two titanium plates.
Joshua needed some time to establish his rhythm at the start, but once he did, he proved far superior in the ring compared to Paul. The judges, David Sutherland, Steve Weisfeld, and Michael Tate unanimously agreed that Joshua dominated the fight and awarded him the win decisively.
Paul now plans to return to boxing after recovering from his injury. He’s actively searching for a new opponent but has declined potential bouts with fighters like Francis Ngannou.
The fight highlighted a significant gap between influencer-turned-boxer Paul and seasoned veteran Joshua. Both fighters left with lessons learned and paths laid out for their respective futures in the sport.
