Jake Paul broken jaw was confirmed Saturday after the YouTuber-turned-boxer shared an X-ray and updates from what appeared to be a hospital room in Miami. The injury followed Friday night’s heavyweight bout against former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, who won by sixth-round knockout at the Kaseya Center.
Paul posted the X-ray online and wrote: “Double broken jaw.” He added a quick, tongue-in-cheek challenge — “Give me Canelo in 10 days” — while also telling fans he was OK and thanking them for the support.
Paul says surgery went well
In later posts, Paul said he underwent surgery and that “everything went smooth.” He described “lots of pain and stiffness” and said he would be on a liquid diet for seven days.
Neither Paul nor Joshua released additional medical details beyond what Paul posted publicly. Police and medical officials did not issue statements, and the injury specifics were described through Paul’s own posts and reporting from outlets covering the fight.
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How the fight ended
Joshua ended the bout in the sixth round with a forceful shot that caught Paul’s jaw and sent him down for the fourth time. Paul struggled to rise as the referee counted him out, ending what had been billed as a major crossover boxing event.
Reports of the finishing sequence described Joshua’s power showing through as the fight wore on, with Paul absorbed into survival mode after repeated knockdowns. Joshua’s final right hand was widely described as the punch that did the decisive damage.
Paul’s social media posts afterward suggested he recognized the seriousness immediately, with multiple outlets reporting he believed his jaw was broken before later confirming it with the X-ray.
Mismatch concerns before the bell
The matchup drew debate long before fight night, with questions centered on the gap in experience, size, and proven elite-level power. At the weigh-in, Paul came in at 216 pounds (98 kilograms), while Joshua weighed 243 pounds (110 kilograms), underlining the physical disadvantage Paul faced.
Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion and one of boxing’s best-known punchers, entered as the clear favorite. Paul’s rise — and the audience he brings — has made him a valuable attraction in the sport, but many observers warned that stepping in with a top heavyweight carried real risk.
Those concerns intensified after the knockout, as Paul’s injury became the main storyline hours later.
What Joshua said after the knockout
Joshua praised Paul’s willingness to take the fight and credited him for continuing after being knocked down. In post-fight remarks carried by major outlets, Joshua framed the bout as a test Paul chose to accept — and as a harsh demonstration of what can happen when a developing fighter meets a proven heavyweight with elite power.
Joshua also used the spotlight to steer attention back to his own next steps in the division. Some reports said he called out Tyson Fury in the ring after the win, signaling he wants bigger heavyweight business following the crossover event.
What comes next for Jake Paul
Paul’s immediate focus appears to be recovery. A broken jaw typically requires time away from hard sparring and impact, and Paul’s own updates emphasized pain management and a restrictive diet early in the healing process.
His “Canelo in 10 days” line read as bravado and humor more than a realistic plan, and no official bout announcement followed his post. For now, the practical question is how long he will be sidelined and whether he returns to heavyweight or drops back down to a more natural weight range.
Paul has built his boxing profile around big events and big names. After a high-profile knockout and a significant injury, the direction of his next move — and the level of opponent he chooses — will be watched closely by fans and critics alike.
Sources:
CBS News (CBS/AP) – “Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by knockout”
Reuters – “Joshua delivers reality check to Paul with sixth-round KO”
