Jake Paul has confirmed that his jaw was broken in two places by Anthony Joshua, leading to concerns from Eddie Hearn that Paul’s boxing career may be in jeopardy. The fight took place in Miami, with Joshua delivering a knockout blow in the sixth round after a one-sided match where Paul struggled to keep up with Joshua’s skills.
Following the fight, Paul immediately sought medical attention for a suspected broken jaw, which was later confirmed through X-rays. Despite the loss, Hearn commended Paul for his efforts but cautioned that recovering from a broken jaw would be a challenging journey.
Hearn acknowledged the power of Joshua’s final punch, stating that it would have taken down many heavyweights. Although the fight was heavily weighted in Joshua’s favor, Hearn praised Paul for his courage and strategic moments during the match.
While recognizing the criticisms faced by Paul, Hearn emphasized the respect due to Paul for stepping into the ring with a formidable opponent like Joshua. The severity of Paul’s injury remains uncertain, but Hearn noted the tough road ahead for Paul in recovering from a broken jaw.