Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul in 6th Round to Win Heavyweight Fight

The Fight Breakdown: Joshua's Methodical Dominance

From the opening bell, Anthony Joshua established control. Using his significant six-inch reach advantage, he kept Paul at bay with a sharp jab and measured the distance. The fight's pattern was set early: Joshua as the patient, technical boxer, and Paul struggling to close the gap effectively.

The Turning Point: The Fifth Round

The competitive phase of the fight ended in the fifth round. Joshua, sensing Paul was beginning to fade, dropped the social media star twice with powerful, clean shots. These knockdowns severely compromised Paul's stamina and defense, setting the stage for the finish.

The Finale: Sixth-Round Knockout

Early in the sixth round, Joshua rocked Paul with a punishing right uppercut. He then floored him with a combination to the head. Although Paul beat the count, Joshua immediately swarmed him, delivering a final right hand that sent Paul to the canvas for a fourth and final time. Referee Christopher Young waved off the contest at 1:31 of the round.

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What This Victory Means for Anthony Joshua

This win is a crucial step in Joshua's career resurgence. Coming off a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, he needed a dominant performance.

·         Path Back to the Title: With this victory, Joshua can now angle for another shot at the heavyweight championship to reclaim the titles he lost to Oleksandr Usyk.

·         The Tyson Fury Dream: Joshua has long discussed a historic all-British showdown with former champion Tyson Fury. While Fury is currently retired following his losses to Usyk, this win keeps Joshua in the conversation for mega-fights should Fury return.

Jake Paul's Boxing Journey

For Jake Paul (now 12-2), the fight represented his most formidable challenge. The 28-year-old, who began his professional boxing career in 2020, weighed in at 216 pounds but was noticeably outsized by the 243-pound Joshua. Paul had originally planned to face lightweight star Gervonta Davis, but legal issues for Davis scrapped that event, leading to this high-profile match with Joshua.

Notable Undercard Result

In a featured undercard bout, 50-year-old former UFC champion Anderson Silva scored a second-round TKO victory over fellow UFC veteran Tyron Woodley.

Source of Information: This report is based on the official fight coverage and results from The Associated Press. You can read the original AP news report here: Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in 6th round to win heavyweight fight.