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Joshua Knocks Out Paul in Sixth Round
20 Dec
Summary
- Joshua secured a sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul.
- The fight took place Friday night at Miami's Kaseya Center.
- Joshua now eyes a potential return to heavyweight title contention.
Anthony Joshua delivered a powerful performance, knocking out Jake Paul in the sixth round of their heavyweight contest on Friday night. Joshua, a former two-time champion, showcased his elite punching ability, dropping the YouTuber twice in the fifth round before finishing the fight with a decisive combination in the sixth.
The bout, held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, saw Joshua weigh 243 pounds against Paul's 216 pounds. This dominant victory marks a significant step for Joshua as he aims to reclaim a heavyweight title and potentially pursue a long-discussed match with Tyson Fury.
Paul, who began his boxing career in early 2020, had previously targeted an exhibition bout with Gervonta Davis. The event also featured an undercard match where Anderson Silva secured a technical knockout against Tyron Woodley.
