Joshua (29-4) returned to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September. Prior to that setback, the former Olympic gold medalist had recorded four consecutive victories, including knockout victories over Robert Helenius and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul (12-2) had most previously competed in June of this year, where he defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. defeated unanimously. ‘The Problem Child’ came into tonight’s fight on a six-fight winning streak as he picked up victories over Mike Tyson, Mike Perry, Ryan Bourland, Andre August and Nate Diaz.
The ‘Paul vs. Joshua’ fight tonight resulted in a much longer match than most fans and analysts expected. Although Jake spent most of the fight moving around avoiding Joshua’s big shots, that game plan ultimately paid off as ‘The Problem Child’ was able to keep the fight going well into the sixth round. However, Anthony Joshua eventually started to find a home for his power shots, and after dropping Jake Paul twice in round five, he finally finished his opponent with two more knockdowns in round six. It wasn’t the most impressive display for either man, but at least the fight looked real.
Official results: Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul via KO (punches) at 1:31 of round 6
Watch below to see how the pros reacted to ‘Paul vs. Joshua’:
AJ must be feeling some serious pressure right now, this is definitely scarier than any of his big fights 🤷🏼♂️
— Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 20, 2025
Not a fan of this Netflix production because the fights seem really bad or is that just me?
— Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 20, 2025
Everyone says IF Jake Paul wins, the fight is resolved! Well, what happens when the paid fighter goes against the script and Jake is sleeping?! Should Paul and his team file a lawsuit? Or do you just take the L and walk away with the experience?
Who did you win?!#PaulJoshua #Netflix #boxing
— Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 20, 2025
Can we no longer have the national anthem at sporting events? Let’s see the damn fight
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 20, 2025
Did he just walk out with Tekachi 69?! Oh, please put him to sleep quickly, Anthony! PLEASE!!#PaulJoshua
— Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 20, 2025
He walked out with a familiar grass!!!
— DT (@darrentil2) December 20, 2025
20 years of hard training on the grid
— DT (@darrentil2) December 20, 2025
I hate watching this
— Arnold Billy Allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 20, 2025
Jake was brave or stupid to get in that ring with Joshua
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 20, 2025
Joshua’s buddy knocks Jake around the ring. #jakepaulvsanthonyjoshua
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 20, 2025
Jake Paul is already proving that boxing as a sport is kind of crap if you just refuse to play the game
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) December 20, 2025
Wrestling is king
— Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) December 20, 2025
This fight between Joshua and Paul is… weird. By weird I mean Joshua doesn’t cut the ring or throw any serious punches. Not a single straight right hand. Get your money, guys. 🤔
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) December 20, 2025
Ah man, it doesn’t matter that he was definitely Trippin because he walked in there. Joshua is too big for Jake. Jake is already getting tired at the end of the fourth and as he enters the fifth, a lot of strange things fall on the floor. I have to find a new way to train for size, it doesn’t matter.
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 20, 2025
Scared
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 20, 2025
Jake Paul shot more double legs in a boxing match than I did in my entire UFC career. 😆
#JakeJoshua
— Diana Belbita (@DianaBelbita) December 20, 2025
Post-fight reactions to Anthony Joshua beating Jake Paul tonight in Miami:
Nice to see it’s real lol
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 20, 2025
NOW THAT!! Was a RIGHT HAND!!!#PaulJoshua
— Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 20, 2025
The big debacle!!!!! It’s not a belt, it’s a chain!!!!!
— DT (@darrentil2) December 20, 2025
Tank would have taken him out faster!!
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) December 20, 2025
Overall, it was a tough fight and a disappointing performance from both men. #jakepaulvsanthonyjoshua
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 20, 2025
Who would you like to see Joshua fight after his KO win over Paul tonight in Miami?
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