Jake Paul was rushed to hospital after suffering a suspected fractured jaw following his six-round loss to former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua in Miami.
The 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer displayed
resilience and determination throughout the bout but was ultimately overpowered
by Joshua’s superior size and punching strength.
Speaking after the fight, Paul revealed concerns that his
jaw may have been broken, a claim later confirmed by his promoter, Nakisa
Bidarian, who said medical evaluation was required and recovery could take
between four and six weeks.
Despite the setback, Paul struck an optimistic tone in his
post-fight remarks.
“I feel good. It was fun, and I genuinely love this sport,”
he said, while sharing graphic images and videos on social media highlighting
the physical toll of the contest.
The former cruiserweight contender stated that he intends to
take a brief rest period before resuming his career, with his sights still set
on challenging for a cruiserweight world title.
“We’ll heal the jaw, come back stronger and fight opponents
in my weight class. Anthony Joshua is a great champion. I lost, but that’s part
of boxing. I’ll return and keep pushing forward,” Paul said.
Reflecting on the fight itself, Paul admitted fatigue played
a major role in the outcome.
“I got tired trying to manage his size and weight. With
better conditioning, I think I could have lasted longer. I gave it everything I
had,” he added.
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