Anthony Joshua bides time, knocks out Jake Paul in sixth roundAnthony Joshua bides time, knocks out Jake Paul in sixth round
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round in their main event at the Kaseya Center in Miami, which was broadcast globally.
Fight timeline:
Jake Paul (12-2) evaded and played it safe in the early rounds, leaving the crowd bored by the lack of exchanges.
Paul often bided his time and avoided contact, but his physical condition deteriorated as time went on, allowing Joshua to control the pace of the fight.
In the fifth round, Joshua knocked Paul down twice (once to the body, once to the head).
Entering the sixth round, Joshua returned to the attack, knocking Paul down again and ending the fight by knockout at 1:31 after a powerful right hand.
Statistical Notes:
Joshua (29–4, 26 KOs) displayed physical and technical dominance, even though the fight lasted longer than expected.
Paul landed few effective punches and was unable to withstand Joshua’s pressure in the final round.