Anthony Joshua won the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight with a brutal sixth-round knockout, reminding the boxing world exactly what elite heavyweight power looks like. The crossover superfight in Miami delivered drama, knockdowns, and a viral finish fans will be talking about for years.
Who Won Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua?
The official result: Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout (KO) in Round 6 of their heavyweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, streamed globally on Netflix. After a cautious start, Joshua finally trapped Paul in the corner and landed a series of heavy right hands that ended the fight with no need for the judges.
Joshua dropped Paul multiple times—most outlets report four total knockdowns—before the referee waved it off when Paul couldn’t beat the final count. Paul showed heart and toughness, but in the end the gap between a two-time world heavyweight champion and a YouTuber-turned-boxer was simply too big.
How the Fight Played Out in the Ring
Early on, Paul did what many expected: he moved, clinched, and used the ring to stay away from Joshua’s power, making the opening rounds scrappy and awkward rather than explosive. Most media scorecards had Joshua sweeping the first few rounds behind his jab, composure, and ring control even while he patiently chased the smaller man.
The fight turned dramatically in Round 5, when Joshua finally found his range and dropped Paul twice with big right hands, badly shaking him and arguably breaking his jaw according to some reports. By Round 6, Paul’s legs were fading, and Joshua closed the show with a vicious combination capped by a perfect straight right that sent Paul down for the final time.
Scorecards, Records & What’s Next
Before the stoppage, unofficial cards from major outlets like ESPN and Boxing News had Joshua comfortably ahead, often 50–44 after five rounds, giving Paul little if any success. With the win, Joshua’s record moves to 29–4 with 25 knockouts, a key rebound after his 2024 loss to Daniel Dubois and a statement that he’s still a major force at heavyweight.
Paul now stands at 12–2 with 7 knockouts, suffering his first KO defeat but earning some respect for stepping in with a true elite heavyweight and refusing to quit. After the fight, Joshua admitted “it wasn’t my best performance” but made it clear the goal was to “hurt Jake Paul,” even calling out Tyson Fury in the ring—while Paul will likely reset against more modest opposition as he rebuilds his crossover boxing brand.
