Joshua Stops Paul: Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul in Sixth Round in Miami
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by sixth-round knockout in a high-profile cross-over fight at the Kaseya Center in Miami, ending the bout with a decisive right hand after several competitive early rounds.
The bout was scheduled for eight rounds and saw Joshua, the two-time former world heavyweight champion, struggle to consistently land his power early on while Paul—making another splash in mainstream boxing—used movement and feints to frustrate the British veteran in the opening rounds, before Joshua landed the fight-ending combination in round six, according to live reports and post-fight coverage from Sky Sports and broadcast partners.[1]
Sky Sports' report notes Joshua admitted after the fight that it “wasn't the best performance,” while also acknowledging his objective to stop Paul and finish the fight when the opportunity arose[1]. Broadcast highlights and recaps show Joshua gradually increasing pressure from round two onward and surviving a cheeky uppercut and a looping hook from Paul in middle rounds before the knockout sequence in round six[1][3].
Jake Paul entered the ring with his customary showmanship and a vocal home crowd, landing a few sharp counters and creating uncomfortable moments for Joshua, but ultimately could not withstand Joshua's heavier power when the champion connected decisively in the sixth[1]. Video highlights and sports network recaps published immediately after the fight provide the key moments and the finishing punch that sent Paul to the canvas[2][3].
Immediate reaction from analysts and broadcasters focused on several themes: Joshua’s experience and finishing power, questions about his early-round sharpness following a year-long absence from the ring, and Paul’s continuing ability to draw mainstream attention despite being a relative boxing novice[1][2]. Commentators also discussed what the result means for both men's next steps—Joshua is expected to pivot back toward top-level heavyweight options, while Paul will face questions about rebuilding and matchmaking after the knockout loss[1][2].
Officials and promotion teams confirmed the stoppage at the venue and coverage outlets released highlights and fight recap shows shortly after the bout concluded; Sky Sports and major U.S. broadcasters posted reports and video packages within hours of the fight, and the official fight highlights are being distributed via authorized partners and streaming platforms[1][2][3].
For Mexican audiences, the fight represents another major crossover boxing event with broad commercial appeal in the region; Spanish-language and regional sports outlets are expected to publish localized recaps, analysis and streaming availability details as rights-holders release feeds and highlight packages[1][3].
What we know so far: the official result is a sixth-round knockout win for Anthony Joshua, Joshua acknowledged a less-than-perfect performance but celebrated the stoppage, and broadcasters have made highlights and analysis available through their platforms in the immediate aftermath[1][2][3].
What remains to be clarified in coming hours and days: any medical bulletins about Jake Paul’s condition, detailed punch-statistics and CompuBox-style analytics, and official comments from both camps about next opponents and timelines—outlets covering the fight have indicated those updates will follow routine post-fight protocols and media availability[1][2].