All the motion because it occurred from the Kaseya Heart in Miami, Florida, as Anthony Joshua secured a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul
Anthony Joshua has knocked out Jake Paul (Picture: Getty)
It was an evening boxing followers had been ready for, or dreading, relying on how they considered the £140million showdown between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua. There was been loads of controversy within the build-up to this one, which continued proper via the night in what was one of many most-scrutinised and talked-about fights in a technology.
Joshua and his standing as a bonafide former world champion wanted no explaining. Nonetheless, his opponent – Paul – divides opinion like no different as a YouTuber-turned-professional boxer. Final night time he made an enormous step up at school and weight to tackle the hard-punching former Olympic gold medal winner.
Ultimately, it was far too Herculean of a job for the 28-year-old to achieve, with Joshua selecting the ‘Downside Youngster’ aside at leisure as Paul backpeddled till he gassed out. Ultimately, it was a sixth-round knockout that ended the combat in AJ’s favour, with Paul claiming that his jaw had been damaged in the course of the combat on account of the heavy fingers of his much more skilled and highly effective 36-year-old dance companion for the night.
Take a look at all the motion because it occurred in our weblog beneath…
Thanks for sticking with us via the night time and early hours as we watched Anthony Joshua knockout Jake Paul within the sixth-round to beat the American in Miami.
For all the newest information from the combat, and any additional reactions, click on proper right here.
Have a great weekend!
(Picture: Getty)
KSI intently adopted the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua combat within the early hours of Saturday and has now despatched a brutal message to Andrew Tate.
Following the bout, KSI shared an image from the combat and wrote on X (previously Twitter): “Congratulations AJ.” Hours later, he tweeted: “Now I simply want an Arsenal win and Andrew Tate to get knocked out after which this shall be a unbelievable weekend.”
Tate will combat Chase DeMoor tonight as the primary occasion on the Misfits card.
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past11:35 Will Jenkins
A reminder of Joshua’s call-out
Anthony Joshua was fast to name out Tyson Fury after he took victory over Jake Paul on Saturday night time.
He stated: “If Tyson Fury is as severe as he thinks he’s, and he desires to place down his Twitter fingers and placed on some gloves and are available and combat one of many realest fighters on the market that can tackle any problem, step into the ring with me subsequent when you’re an actual unhealthy boy.
“Don’t do all that speaking: ‘AJ this, AJ that’. Let’s see you within the ring and speak along with your fists.”
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past11:15 Will Jenkins
Logan Paul backs brother
Logan Paul has praised his brother and believes he can go on and earn extra success in boxing.
He shared a photograph of him alongside Jake in hospital to social media with the caption: “Proud brother of an absolute warrior, broke his jaw however can’t break his spirit @jakepaul.”
4 months in the past11:02 Will Jenkins
UFC legend praises Jake Paul
Anderson Silva believes folks have to respect Jake Paul extra after the American went six-rounds within the ring with Anthony Joshua.
The UFC legend stated: “The folks have to respect Jake. Think about Jake being a bit of larger and having extra time to coach for this combat. I feel Jake improved quite a bit.”
Silva fought on the Paul vs Joshua undercard. He defeated Tyron Woodley by way of a second-round knockout.
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past10:53 Will Jenkins
Anthony Joshua’s 2026 plan clear
Primarily based on the feedback popping out of Anthony Joshua’s camp, it’s clear to see that his combat with Jake Paul was a chance to get his head again within the ring forward of a supposed busy 2026.
His promoter Eddie Hearn said pre-fight: “I’ve no actual defence of Anthony Joshua versus Jake Paul. It is loopy that it is occurring, and I feel the critics are spot on.
“However we simply could not flip it down. We took a combat that we consider shall be very easy, will give AJ an enormous profile in America and considered one of his career-high paydays.
“We’ve a transparent technique in thoughts – to knock Jake out asap. Then we go into regular service being resumed in 2026.”
4 months in the past10:43 Will Jenkins
Logan Paul sparks post-fight conflict
Issues virtually turned ugly after the combat when Logan Paul, Jake’s brother, tried to take a series from Anthony Joshua’s neck.
It is unclear the explanations as to why Logan did this, however it began a short scrap with Joshua’s workforce.
Safety intervened and stopped any brawl kicking off.
(Picture: Getty)
Tim Rickson, founder and editor of British Boxing Information, has given his verdict on Jake Paul’s conflict with Anthony Joshua – and the way Tyson Fury shall be feeling a couple of future combat.
He wrote: “Everybody was saying ‘gone in 60 seconds’ and ‘if AJ does not knock him out within the first spherical it’s unacceptable’, however it was clear to me that Jake Paul wouldn’t be out there for a knockout till after spherical three. He advised everybody what he was going to do and he did – ran round for the primary few rounds.
“I stated in my combat previews that AJ doesn’t have good ft or ring IQ, so he received’t get shut simply or be intelligent sufficient to manoeuvre him into place. An, as such, we watched him simply following him across the ring for 3 or 4 rounds. When Paul step by step drained and held his ft, AJ was in a position to land his pictures and the knockout quickly got here.
“Tyson Fury may have nothing to fret about after watching that.”
4 months in the past10:27 Will Jenkins
Jake Paul denies retirement rumours
Jake Paul has shortly turned down any claims that his combat in opposition to Anthony Joshua was his final.
He said: “Yeah, for positive [I want to keep fighting]. We’re going to heal the damaged jaw, come again and combat folks my weight and go for the cruiserweight world title.
“I’m going to take a bit of break. I’ve been going exhausting for six years. I’m going to take a while off.”
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past10:16 Will Jenkins
Fury not afraid of AJ
Tyson Fury has already made his confidence clear in the case of combating Anthony Joshua.
He stated previous to Joshua’s bout with Jake Paul: “He is a 37-year-old on the finish of his profession combating a YouTuber, a Disney Channel man who Tommy (Fury) beat.
“This is a enjoyable truth. If I ever come throughout you, I am knocking you spark out. I ain’t a YouTuber or a person half your measurement. I’m him. The person. You’re a classless loser coming off a 15-month knockout defeat to an area lad.
“Think about if somebody from Morecambe knocked me out. You massive bum ineffective dosser. I am unable to wait if Jake Paul knocks you spark out, you massive dosser.”
(Picture: Getty)
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has warned Jake Paul that his damage sustained within the combat could possibly be a troublesome one to recuperate from.
He stated, as per The Mirror: “I actually take my hat off to him however a damaged jaw may be very tough to return again from.
“That final shot would have knocked out numerous heavyweights. I do know he went down heavy however he was acutely aware on the ground. And I believed his recreation plan, though it was very cautious early on, which it needed to be, was sensible at instances. And there have been instances he set his ft and let his fingers go.
“It was a really one-sided combat, it was at all times going to be, however you possibly can’t do something however give him numerous credit score and respect. There are numerous detrimental folks they usually need to criticise folks however they are not doing what Jake Paul is doing.
“He went in there with Anthony Joshua and have it his greatest shot. He took numerous punishment and ended the combat on his ft, ultimately, after the stoppage. I feel he must see how he’s bodily along with his jaw, I do not know the severity of it, however it’s a really tough damage to return again from.”
4 months in the past09:56 Will Jenkins
Chris Eubank Jr congratulates Jake
Chris Eubank Jr has taken to X to ship his praises Jake Paul’s method after the American stepped within the ring with Anthony Joshua.
He wrote: “Whatever the consequence Jake Paul received into the ring with an Olympic gold medalist & former heavyweight world champion & tried his greatest till the very finish.
“It’s important to give that man his respect now… he’s achieved what most would by no means & he didn’t hand over. Properly achieved Jake.”
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past09:48 Will Jenkins
AJ vs Fury ‘signed’
Lennox Lewis has revealed some large information relating to a possible future combat between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
He advised Netflix: “It’s the combat we’re ready for. Each are speaking about it, the combat has been signed, so that’s what we’re ready for subsequent.
“Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, one of many greatest fights in British historical past, it will occur.”
4 months in the past09:41 Will Jenkins
Each fighter’s revised information
Jake Paul’s defeat to Anthony Joshua is simply the second loss in his skilled profession. For the Brit, it takes his tally one nearer to 30 wins.
Jake Paul report – 12-2, 7 KOs
Anthony Joshua report – 29-4, 26 KOs
4 months in the past09:29 Will Jenkins
Scorecard earlier than knockout
VerdictMMA have shared their Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua scorecard on X.
It exhibits Joshua successful each spherical, with the rating earlier than the stoppage displaying 44.94 for Paul, and 49.17 for Joshua.
In the end, scorecards weren’t wanted, but when they had been, the British boxer would nonetheless have seemingly come out on high.
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past09:13 Will Jenkins
AJ vs Fury ‘going to be made’
A combat between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is ‘going to be made’ after AJ knocked out Jake Paul on Saturday night time.
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, advised talkSPORT earlier than the Paul bout: “Subsequent yr, we’ll combat in February, after which we’ll combat Tyson Fury if Turki Al-Sheikh [the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority] delivers on his plans and techniques.
“We spoke with him in London this week. All the pieces that we do with Anthony Joshua shall be in accordance with and underneath the steering of Turki Al-Sheikh. He has given us superb alternatives. And the sport plan shall be put along with him.
“It’s Turki Al-Sheikh’s accountability to speak to Tyson Fury and try to make the deal. I can’t let you know we’re combating Tyson Fury. What I can let you know is Turki Al-Sheikh has advised us, ‘I’m going to make AJ V Tyson Fury. That is your deal. Do you settle for?’
“We’ve accepted. Is the combat made? No, as a result of I don’t know the place he’s at with Tyson Fury. All I do know is he’s but to fail in delivering a combat.”
Anthony Joshua has taken the win in opposition to Jake Paul, however he refuses to name it successful.
“No, I wanted to do higher. I wanted to do higher,” the British boxer stated.
“It is a win, however it’s not successful. I feel my coach expects extra from me and I anticipate extra from myself. However what can we do? I’ve to maneuver ahead.I’ve to place that previously now. After in the present day, you might even see a little bit of social media … however for me it is previously.
“I am unable to reside off that win, I’ve received numerous enchancment I have to do.”
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past08:48 Will Jenkins
Jake Paul outlines rematch guidelines
Jake Paul has said what must occur if he’s to rematch Tommy Fury.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has said he could be open to a rematch, however “provided that it is 12 rounds.”
Fury had beforehand said his fondness to face Paul once more. He advised ESPN: “In a heartbeat, yeah. I imply on the finish of the day I feel me and him, we’re set in stone. He is solely received one defeat and that is to me, so it is inevitable that we’re going to get again within the ring.”
Learn the total story right here.
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past08:38 Will Jenkins
On-line response to Paul vs Joshua
WalesOnline have shared among the followers’ on-line response to Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jake Paul.
One viewer famous: “You possibly can see the precise second Jake Paul all of the sudden regretted the life selections that had led thus far.”
One other added: “Jake Paul seemed a bit of scared. Shoot I might be too.”
A 3rd said: “Anthony Joshua hit Jake Paul so exhausting that he stated ‘WHOA’ when he received knocked out.”
Anthony Joshua has shared a video of his knockout punch on Jake Paul to Instagram with the caption: “Netflix and chill.”
The fight-ending punch left Paul with a damaged jaw.
4 months in the past08:20 Will Jenkins
Referee broke silence throughout combat
Infuriated referee Christopher Younger interrupted the combat between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua to inform each fighters off.
Within the fourth spherical, Paul stored hitting the canvas in weird scenes that didn’t impress followers – nor the referee.
Younger advised the scrapping pair: “The followers did not pay to see this garbage.”
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past08:07 Will Jenkins
Key stats from Paul vs Joshua
Jake Paul managed to land simply 16 punches on Anthony Joshua. Having thrown 56, this provides the American a 29% punch accuracy.
Joshua got here near touchdown extra hits than Jake had thrown all combat.
He threw 146 punches with 48 touchdown on his opponent, giving the Englishman a 33% punch accuracy.
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past08:00 Will Jenkins
Drake loses $200k on boxing wager
Rapper and celebrity Drake has misplaced a big amount of cash after backing the unsuitable fighter on Saturday night time.
Drake had wager $200k on Jake Paul to beat Anthony Joshua. If he had received, the Canadian rapper would have recieved round $1.6m in winnings.
Sadly for Drake, Paul suffered a knockout defeat – however I am positive he is received loads of money left to play with.
4 months in the past07:53 Will Jenkins
Boxing legend offers combat verdict
British boxing nice Lennox Lewis has given his view on Anthony Joshua’s victory over Jake Paul on Saturday night time.
On Jake, Lewis advised Netflix:”Paul wasn’t in good condition, particularly for a giant heavyweight like that. After a pair rounds it confirmed, he was mainly sitting there ready to get hit.”
Concerning Joshua, he added: “When Anthony stated he’d been out for 15 months, it confirmed. He wanted a few rounds to heat up and get used to the ring once more earlier than he threw these punches.
“He did what he needed to do. He had a man in entrance of him operating across the ring and he needed to meet up with him.”
4 months in the past07:47 Will Jenkins
Anthony Joshua speaks on ‘legacy’
Anthony Joshua has fired again at feedback being made about his legacy after the Englishman took on the Jake Paul combat.
“I do not care about legacy,” he stated. “All of the legacy is there to do is simply final for about 50 years and as soon as it is achieved, it is achieved. I am simply doing what I take pleasure in to do. That is what I made a decision to do.”
(Picture: Getty)
Jake Paul is ready to face a two-month boxing ban after being knocked out by Anthony Joshua within the sixth-round.
The Florida Athletic Fee will place a compulsory 60-day suspension on Paul after his knockout defeat.
If the knockout is deemed extra severe, this may be prolonged. For Paul’s case, this does not appear seemingly.
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past07:35 Will Jenkins
Paul and Joshua pay package deal
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua are each set to pocket £70m every following their boxing bout.
The full prize cash is valued at £140m, with every fighter getting an equal share.
Paul had hinted on the complete prize package deal being price nearer to an eye-watering £200m.
4 months in the past07:28 Richard Cusack
Jake Paul offers well being replace
Jake Paul has taken to Instagram to substantiate he has suffered a double damaged jaw. The YouTuber uploaded an image of an X-Ray displaying the damage and, in typical style, captioned it ‘ Give me Canelo in 10 days’.
Jake Paul shall be out of motion for over a month after struggling a damaged jaw throughout his defeat to Anthony Joshua.
Paul’s enterprise companion Nakisa Bidarian stated: “We predict he broke his jaw. He’s tremendous. We met with Netflix afterwards. He took a bathe, he drove himself to the hospital.
“A damaged jaw is quite common in sports activities, significantly in boxing or MMA. I feel the restoration time from the medical doctors and surgeons we’ve already talked to is 4 to 6 weeks.”
(Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past06:43 Aaron Morris
Anthony Joshua’s subsequent two fights are already determined after Jake Paul KO
Anthony Joshua’s subsequent two fights are already lined up, regardless of the mud hardly deciding on a sixth-round knockout of Jake Paul on Saturday morning. The 2-time former world heavyweight champion of the world met with the YouTuber-turned-boxer on the Kaseya Heart in Miami, Florida, within the early hours (UK time), in a mega-fight which promised fireworks from begin to end.
Ultimately, it was a far tamer state of affairs, with Paul spending nearly all of the combat on the again foot and operating from AJ, whereas doing little or no offensively to hassle the 36-year-old. The start of the tip of the ‘Downside Youngster’ began to unfold within the fifth, when Joshua caught him clear with a left hand adopted up by hooks as he tumbled to the canvas. Whereas Paul in the end made the depend and survived to combat one other spherical, the sixth proved disastrous.
Learn the total story right here.
Anthony Joshua is reportedly eyeing up two fights in 2026 (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past05:35 Aaron Morris
Anthony Joshua wants SIX rounds to KO Jake Paul in dismal boxing combat
It took Anthony Joshua six rounds to knock out Jake Paul of their Miami mega-fight within the early hours of Saturday morning. Whereas the two-time world heavyweight champion was anticipated to get the job achieved in a spherical or two, it took him the perfect a part of six three minute rounds to ultimately clinch victory, as Paul spent nearly all of the bout operating till he ultimately gassed out.
Ultimately, it was a tough proper hand within the nook which sat Paul down, unable to make the referee’s depend to proceed.
Learn the total story right here.
Jake Paul was knocked out (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past05:26 Aaron Morris
‘We would like Tyson Fury’ says Eddie Hearn
Talking within the ring, Eddie Hearn stated: “Hear, we would like the Tyson Fury combat, in fact. That is the combat, that is the most important combat in boxing. And respect to that man as effectively, he did an incredible job tonight. Good rounds within the bag for Anthony Joshua, 2026 again to the true enterprise. Tyson Fury and the world havyweight championship.”
Anthony Joshua desires to combat Tyson Fury (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past05:23 Aaron Morris
Paul believes his jaw is damaged after brutal battering from Joshua
Paul stated: “Man, I’ve already received in each single method in life. My household, my lovely fiancee Jutta. This sport has helped me a lot in my life. I feel my jaw is damaged by the best way…yeah, it is undoubtedly broke. However man, that was good. Good little a** whooping from among the best to ever do it. I really like this s*** and I’ll come again and get a world championship belt in some unspecified time in the future.”
4 months in the past05:21 Aaron Morris
Paul says ‘that was enjoyable’ regardless of sixth-round KO
Talking to Helwani after the combat, Paul stated: “I am feeling good, that was enjoyable, I really like this sport. I gave it my all, it is f***ing loopy. I had a blast and thanks to all of the followers and everybody. I am simply blessed by God to have the ability to placed on performances like this and massive exhibits with Netflix. Thanks to all my followers and everybody at dwelling. Anthony’s an incredible fighter and I received my a** beat, however that is what this sport’s all about. I’ll come again and carry on successful.”
Jake Paul spoke in regards to the combat (Picture: Getty)
When requested if Paul damage him in the course of the combat, AJ stated: “I refuse to get damage, I refuse to acknowledge getting damage. I refuse to be beat. That is boxing, I’ll get hit, and once I get hit, I’ll counter punch. Each time he hit me, I stood there and I attempted to hit him straight again. There was no hurting me, it is simply what we do.”
4 months in the past05:14 Aaron Morris
Joshua calls out Tyson Fury for 2026
Turning his consideration to Tyson Fury, Joshua added: “If Tyson Fury is as severe as he thinks he’s, and he desires to place that on his Twitter fingers, and placed on some gloves and are available and combat one of many realest fighters on the market that can tackle any problem, step within the ring with me subsequent when you’re an actual unhealthy boy.
“Do not do all that speaking, AJ this, AJ that. Let’s examine you within the ring and speak along with your fists.”
Anthony Joshua received his combat (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past05:12 Aaron Morris
‘It takes an actual man’ to do what Jake did says Joshua
Joshua added: “Now, Jake Paul, he is achieved very well tonight. I need to give him his props. He received up time and time once more. It was tough in there for him, however he stored on looking for a method. It takes an actual man to try this. Anybody who laces up these gloves, we at all times say we give them their respect. We’ve to present Jake his respect for attempting, and attempting, and attempting. Properly achieved.
“However he got here up in opposition to an actual fighter tonight that is had a 15 month layoff. We shook off the cobwebs and I am unable to wait to roll into 2026.”
Talking to Ariel Helwani within the ring after his win, Joshua stated: “Look, it wasn’t the perfect efficiency. It is wasn’t the perfect. The tip objective was to get Jake Paul, pin him down, and damage him. That has been the request main up, and that is what was on my thoughts.
“It took a bit longer than anticipated, however the fitting hand lastly discovered the vacation spot.”
4 months in the past05:05 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Anthony Joshua beats Jake Paul by way of sixth-round KO
It might have took him far longer than he had hoped, however Anthony Joshua has derailed Jake Paul’s hype practice with a sixth-round knockout of the 28-year-old.
Jake Paul has been KOd by Anthony Joshua (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past04:57 Aaron Morris
ROUND 6: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
A tough proper hand offers Joshua his third knockdown of the night time, however truthful play to Paul who as soon as extra makes it again to his ft and fights on. He is trying fatigued as he takes a proper uppercut, fingers by his sides.
A tough then left sits him down within the nook…AND HE’S NOT MAKING IT UP. AJ GETS THE KO IN ROUND 6
4 months in the past04:56 Aaron Morris
ROUND 5: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Joshua connects with a tough proper hand, however Paul eats it as he exhanges an overhand of his personal. Halfway via the spherical it seems as if Paul is lastly able to combat, however it’s a poor determination as he is knocked down with a giant left.
One other proper hand sends Paul again down in direction of the canvas with 45 seconds left on the clock, however he makes the depend. Paul lands a proper of his personal on Joshua however it does not section the Briton, who backs him right into a nook because the bell rings.
4 months in the past04:51 Aaron Morris
ROUND 4: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Joshua offers Paul one thing to consider instantly as he pops his head again with a jab, with Paul responding with a looping overhand proper. He misses on the primary event, however connects with a proper hand soonafter which sends AJ barely backwards.
It is a case of extra clinching soonafter, with a rinse and repeat of the primary three rounds ensuing – Joshua chasing Paul for the period. Joshua catches the 28-year-old with a proper uppercut with round a minute left to go, however it’s not clear sufficient to do a lot harm. Paul slips to the canvas late on, with the referee bizarrely ruling a lowblow and granting him useful restoration time.
Paul is again on the canvas once more soonafter on account of one other slip, with the referee warning the 2 fighters over the stop-start motion.
4 months in the past04:45 Aaron Morris
ROUND 3: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
AJ is much faster to shut the space, understanding Paul’s gameplan after two cagery rounds. The American is operating backwards so quick that he virtually journeys over halfway via the spherical, earlier than clinching in desperation as soon as extra.
Jake begins to lean in in direction of the tip of the spherical, with Joshua attempting to utilise the possibility to attach on the counter however misses massive. It is a warning signal to Paul, nonetheless, who engages within the clinch as soon as extra to see the spherical out.
Extra of the identical from Paul, who spends nearly all of the spherical on the again foot till his again is on the ropes. The ‘Downside Youngster’ is fast to clinch, nonetheless, slowing down and irritating the previous two-time world champion.
Paul is a bit more energetic with the punches he throws, nonetheless, there’s nothing threatening in them. Followers begin to jeer because the spherical involves a detailed, rising impatient with Paul’s strategy.
4 months in the past04:38 Aaron Morris
ROUND 1: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Paul is fast on his ft, immediately backpeddling and retaining his distance from Joshua whereas doing little or no to nothing as Joshua stalks and walks him down.
A giant overhand proper is the primary shot of the night time from the 28-year-old, however it’s met with Joshua’s huge gloves. It is a lot ado about nothing for essentially the most half, with AJ selecting his pictures correctly as Paul retreats. He cannot maintain this up for eight rounds although…
4 months in the past04:34 Aaron Morris
AND WE’RE OFF!!!!!
After a contact of gloves, the combat is underway!
This nonetheless does not really feel actual, does it?!
Theatrical as ever, Paul is on his method down the ramp in a crimson and yellow jacket emblazoned with Hulkamania Without end, fiery crimson shorts and boots, crimson and yellow gloves, a bandana and shades.
He is accompanied by 6ix9ine, who’s belting out a reside efficiency of BILLY.
4 months in the past04:25 Aaron Morris
HERE COMES AJ!!!!!
Joshua in on his option to the ring in camouflage shorts, white gloves and white boots to match. It is a blended reception for the Briton, as anticipated…
4 months in the past04:21 Aaron Morris
The nationwide anthems are sung!
Sky Bishop sings God Save the King on the UK’s half, earlier than Ally Brooke performs an acapella model of The Star Spangled Banner for the USA.
The Kaseya Heart has crammed out (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past04:14 Aaron Morris
Rory McIlroy noticed at Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua day after SPOTY win
Rory McIlroy was among the many celebrities in attendance for Jake Paul’s blockbuster mega-fight with Anthony Joshua on Friday night, only a day after selecting up his BBC Sports activities Character of the 12 months award. the Northern Irishman was current at Salford’s MediaCityUK on Thursday night time, the place he was handed the coveted honour due to his exploits on the planet of golf this season.
Not solely did McIlroy win thrice on the PGA Tour, however he additionally achieved the Profession Grand Slam by successful the Masters in April, and likewise tasted glory at Bethpage Black as a part of Luke Donald’s Ryder Cup-winning Group Europe. Nonetheless, it seems as if McIlroy’s go to to the UK was fleeting, as he was noticed arriving on the Kaseya Heart on Friday to observe Paul vs Joshua reside in Miami, Florida. However he wasn’t the one family identify in attendance.
Learn the total story right here.
Rory McIlroy was noticed on the massive combat (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past03:53 Aaron Morris
UP NEXT: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
No want for introductions, it’s the second we’ve all been ready for. Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua lastly takes place in a matter of moments! Stick with us for ROUND-BY-ROUND protection.
4 months in the past03:48 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Alycia Baumgardner beats Leila Beaudoin by way of UD
It was a detailed encounter at first, however Baumgardner shortly turned it right into a one-sided affair, controlling the bout with consolation.
Two judges noticed it 117-110 whereas the opposite gave a rating of 118-109 in Baumgardner’s favour, because the American retained her belt.
Alycia Baumgardner wins (Picture: Getty)
Are you backing the British boxing titan that’s Anthony Joshua, or do you fancy the underdog in Jake Paul?
4 months in the past02:48 Aaron Morris
Anthony Joshua subsequent combat and date confirmed by Eddie Hearn as 2026 plans take form
Eddie Hearn has disclosed Anthony Joshua’s upcoming bout following the British heavyweight’s profitable conflict with former YouTuber Jake Paul. Tens of millions of viewers may have their consideration mounted on Miami’s Kaseya Centre this weekend because the two-time world heavyweight champion and ex-Olympic gold medallist steps into the ring in opposition to Paul, an American social media star turned skilled pugilist.
The encounter has obtained official sanctioning as knowledgeable contest, with experiences suggesting the duo will share equally a considerable purse of roughly £140m, while the bout shall be broadcast completely on Netflix.
Nonetheless, focus is already shifting in direction of Joshua’s subsequent encounter – with a extremely anticipated mega-fight in opposition to a number of world heavyweight titleholder Tyson Fury reportedly being organized.
Learn the total story right here.
Anthony Joshua might face Tyson Fury subsequent yr (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past02:32 Aaron Morris
UP NEXT: Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin
Alycia Baumgardner (16-1) places her assortment of IBF, WBA and WBO super-featherweight titles on the road within the co-main occasion of the night, as 13-1 challenger Leila Beaudoin appears to style world championship glory for the primary time.
This one must be a traditional!
The 2 shared the octagon twice all through their respective MMA careers, however now Silva is trying to run it again a 3rd and last time with Chris Weidman within the sport of boxing.
Talking after his win over Tyron Woodley, the Spider stated: “Anyone inform me, you are Spider-Man, who’s your Venom? And my Venom is Chris Weidman. Chris, I do know you damage your arm, bro, and I am ready so that you can get higher. Lets go do the present. Let’s go present how the ex-UFC fighters can do a great job in boxing. Respect the boxing neighborhood, that is extra necessary. I am ready for you Chris, alright? See you buddy, say hello to your loved ones. God bless you.”
4 months in the past02:23 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Anderson Silva beats Tyson Woodley by way of second-round TKO
Silva places Woodley on skates with a strong proper uppercut down the center, because the American topples to the canvas. Whereas he is again as much as his ft sharp, he appears extremely tentative to proceed seconds after the referee declares the combat is to restart.
In consequence, it is waved off there after which. Woodley now 3-0 in boxing whereas Silva expands his report to 4-2.
Anderson Silva reigns victorious in opposition to Tyson Woodley (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past02:17 Aaron Morris
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua odds
Betfair have Jake Paul as a sizeable underdog headed into the primary occasion in Miami, Florida, with odds of 13/2 to win in comparison with the 1/12 value of Anthony Joshua.
The bookmakers additionally give odds of 1/7 for Paul to be knocked down, in comparison with the 9/2 value for Joshua struggling the identical state of affairs.
Listed here are Betfair’s markets…
Combat End result
Jake Paul – 13/2
Draw – 22/1
Anthony Joshua – 1/12
To Be Knocked Down
Jake Paul – 1/7
Anthony Joshua – 9/2
Most Punches Thrown
Jake Paul – 17/10
Anthony Joshua – 4/9
Methodology of Victory
Paul by KO/TKO or DQ – 16/1
Joshua by Dec/Tech Dec – 9/2
Joshua by KO/TKO or DQ – 2/9
Jake Paul Factors or Determination – 13/1
Draw – 22/1
4 months in the past02:04 Aaron Morris
UP NEXT: Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley
They by no means shared the cage with each other within the UFC on account of Anderson Silva ruling the middleweight division whereas Tyron Woodley toppling the Welterweight roster, however fight sports activities followers will lastly see the 2 MMA legends go toe-to-toe within the squared-circle in a matter of moments.
Since retiring from MMA, Silva has managed to carve out a good 3-2 report in boxing, with wins over Julio Cesar De Jesus, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr and Tito Ortiz. Woodley, in the meantime, continues to be trying to find his first win within the ring, boasting a report of 0-2 due to back-to-back losses to Jake Paul.
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley is up subsequent (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past02:00 Aaron Morris
Anthony Joshua warned his profession shall be over if he loses
When requested about what occurs if Anthony Joshua loses to Jake Paul, Andre Ward stated: “It isn’t going to be good. Joshua’s profession shall be over. He might combat on however it’s basically over, no one will consider in him any extra. That is the factor about taking a combat like this, it is good, it is enjoyable, you make some huge cash, however there is a small margin of error.
“If he loses a spherical, that is an issue. If he loses moments in a spherical, that is an issue. He is imagined to dominate this combat from begin to end.”
4 months in the past01:56 Aaron Morris
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua arrive!
Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua have arrived on the Kaseya Centre forward of their long-awaited bout. We’re simply hours away from the combat, as the sector begins to slowly however certainly fill out.
Jake Paul has arrived (Picture: Getty)
He might have solely had one combat headed into his conflict with Kevin Cervantes, however you’d assume that Jahmal Harvey was a seasoned star in his prime by that efficiency.
The American seemed flashy and threatening on the ft all combat, dropping his opponent within the first spherical with a wonderfully planted left. From there on out, it was punches in bunches, leaving Cervantes chasing shadows for essentially the most half as he landed at leisure with little or no in return.
The judges all rating the competition 60-53 in Harvey’s favour – this child has a shiny future forward of him for positive!
Jahmal Harvey seemed unimaginable (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past01:41 Aaron Morris
Boxing followers complain minutes into Netflix protection of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
Viewers had been fast to complain about Kate Scott’s altering accent simply minutes into Netflix’s protection of Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. The CBS Sports activities pundit was chosen to current protection for the primary card on the massive crimson streaming service, joined by Laila Ali, Andre Ward and Lennox Lewis.
However because the Manchester-born host started introducing the motion, some viewers had been fast to take problem with how she was talking. Taking to X, one person wrote: “Kate Scott’s bizarre American twang accent is sending me,” whereas a second added: “Kate Scott placing on an American accent??” A 3rd, in the meantime, wrote: “What’s this half American half British accent Kate Scott is doing?”
Learn the total story right here.
Kate Scott is presenting Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past01:19 Aaron Morris
UP NEXT: Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes
Jahmal Harvey seems for simply his second skilled boxing match in opposition to a 5-0 Kevin Cervantes within the first combat of the primary card. A 2021 World Championships gold-medallist, Harvey heads into the ring off the again of a first-round knock out of Marcelo Del Aguila again in August.
Cervantes, in the meantime, has completed all 5 of his fights by way of knockout, his newest coming in opposition to Juan Armando Obregon Landeros in September. Fireworks are anticipated.
Talking about how Jake Paul’s potential gameplan, Lennox Lewis stated on Netflix: “Properly he wants to maneuver, that is for one factor. If he stays in a single spot he’ll get damage.
“So I consider he’ll be transferring round till the appointed time the place Anthony Joshua commits to a punch, after which Jake goes to throw some punches. However I do not see him actually hurting Anthony Joshua, so we will must see.”
4 months in the past01:08 Aaron Morris
Tyron Woodley claims Jake Paul can shock Anthony Joshua
Talking to BettingLounge, Tyron Woodley stated: “AJ received’t be used to his talent set and it will solely take one or two to slide in there, and hit you and rattle you and throw you off, and it is exhausting to look good in opposition to a man that does not combat usually. Like, in wrestling, once I used to wrestle in opposition to guys that had been a bit of bit unorthodox, I might have an issue with them simply because they’re doing uncommon stuff.
“They are not reacting to my feints. One factor that’s tangible and visual is energy. I really feel like he is gotten to the purpose the place, at the least size-wise, from the time I fought him till now, he is fairly a bit larger. And, I really feel like when you had energy at 190, I really feel like with weights, and power conditioning, and heavy bag work, and simply intention, and velocity, and accuracy, and simply understanding how one can place a punch higher, I really feel like he can improve his energy.
“I do not see Anthony Joshua having the ability to improve his energy, at this level in his profession. So yeah, so these are the issues I feel he brings to the desk. And likewise simply perception in himself, and simply being a bit of cuckoo for even doing this f***ing combat.”
Tyron Woodley is ready to combat Anderson Silva (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past01:05 Aaron Morris
WE ARE LIVE!
The primary card is lastly underway, with simply three fights remaining within the build-up to Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua.
Keep tuned for all the newest updates from Categorical Sport…
4 months in the past00:56 Aaron Morris
Essential card set to start out
The prelims are achieved, and the primary combat card is true across the nook, with three action-packed fights to stay up for forward of Jake Paul’s highly-anticipated showdown with Jake Paul.
Right here’s how the night time has performed out to this point…
Keno Marley beats Diarra Davis Jr by way of unanimous determination
Avious Griffin beats Justin Cardona by way of first-round KO
Yokasta Valle beats Camilla Panatta by way of unanimous determination
Cherneka Johnson beats Amanda Galle by way of UD
And this is what’s nonetheless in retailer…
Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley
Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua
4 months in the past00:53 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Cherneka Johnson beats Amanda Galle by way of UD
A scrappy encounter from begin to end, with the canvas coated in blood on account of gashes to each fighters’ eyes.
Galle confirmed an abundance of tempo and precision when she discovered her distance, however the champion was sadly too fast to shut the hole to permit the Canadian to do a lot with it, working from the clinch.
The judges rating it 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 in Johnson’s favour, who retains her undisputed assortment of bantamweight titles.
It was a tense state of affairs between Johnson and Galle (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past00:46 Aaron Morris
Jake Paul urged to have an ambulance on standby
Conor Benn has warned Jake Paul to have an ambulance on standby for his upcoming showdown with Anthony Joshua.
Talking to iFL TV, the Destroyer stated: “I’m sitting there pondering ‘I beat Jake Paul.’ So if I beat Jake Paul, then I’m sitting there going ‘how does AJ not beat Jake Paul?’ There’s clearly one thing there although, there is perhaps an opportunity. Think about… Think about if…
“What likelihood do I give him? My head immediately simply goes ‘have the ambulance prepared.’ Then a part of me goes, ‘however hear, we reside in a world the place something can occur.’ So, I give it possibly 10 per cent. He’s received gloves, he’s received a chin, he’s received fingers.”
Conor Benn has despatched Jake Paul a serious warning (Picture: Getty)
Jake Paul will try to defy the percentages when he faces two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The Kaseya Centre in Miami would be the centre of consideration for tens of millions because it hosts the heavyweight conflict, which shall be streamed on Netflix within the early hours of Saturday morning UK time.
Regardless of security considerations, the Florida Athletic Fee has sanctioned the combat, with each boxers donning 10oz gloves, which is commonplace for a heavyweight showdown. Nonetheless, Joshua should not exceed 17st 7lb (111kg) on the weigh-in. Joshua, 36, hasn’t fought since his devastating fifth-round knockout loss to fellow Brit Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September 2024. He nonetheless harbours hopes of a much-anticipated blockbuster combat with fellow former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Paul, 28, holds a 12-1 report since launching his skilled boxing profession in 2020. His lone defeat got here in 2023 by the hands of Tommy Fury, the ex-Love Island contestant and brother of the ‘Gypsy King’.
Each fighters are set to earn a considerable sum from the profitable match, with experiences suggesting that they may break up a handbag of roughly £140million evenly.
Learn the total story right here.
Anthony Joshua faces Jake Paul on Saturday morning (UK time) (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past00:16 Aaron Morris
UP NEXT: Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle
The third and last feminine title combat of the night time is about to happen, as Cherneka Johnson takes on Amanda Galle for the undisputed bantamweight championship.
Johnson places up her assortment of WBA, IBF, WBC and WBO bantamweight belts for the battle.
4 months in the past00:11 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Caroline Dubois beats Camilla Panatta by way of UD
An honest effort from Panatta, however Dubois seemed a lower above from the outset and all through, successfully countering on the again foot time and time once more.
The champion virtually received the job achieved within the sixth, dropping Panatta with a fierce proper hook, just for the Italian to make the depend, surviving one other 4 rounds to take it the space.
All three judges rating the competition 99-90 in Dubois’ favour, as she retains her WBC light-weight title.
A unbelievable displaying from Caroline Dubois (Picture: Getty)
The early-birds seemingly did not fancy turning out to observe the prelims, with Miami’s Kaseya Heart trying slightly barren as Caroline Dubois goes to conflict with Camilla Panatta.
We’re positive that can sharp change as this night’s foremost occasion creeps nearer and nearer…
4 months in the past23:45 Aaron Morris
Two Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua combat guidelines that give YouTuber edge over ex-world champion
Anthony Joshua has been made to abide by two explicit guidelines for his bout in opposition to Jake Paul, each of which appear to favour the YouTuber-turned-boxer. In one of the crucial surprising match-ups in boxing historical past, former heavyweight champion Joshua shall be squaring off in opposition to a person who initially gained fame as a Disney Channel and social media persona earlier than moving into the ring.
The combat has sparked controversy amongst boxing diehards, a lot of whom view it as a sign that Joshua has deserted his aspirations of regaining any heavyweight titles and is solely trying to money in earlier than retiring. Joshua, 36, who is predicted to lastly tackle Tyson Fury subsequent yr, maintains that his bout in opposition to Paul doesn’t tarnish his status or that of boxing.
Learn the total story right here.
Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua in Miami (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past23:35 Aaron Morris
UP NEXT: Caroline Dubois vs Camilla Panatta
Caroline Dubois appears to make a profitable third defence of her WBC light-weight title within the subsequent combat of the night time, however shall be up in opposition to stiff competitors in Italian challenger, Camilla Panatta.
4 months in the past23:31 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Yokasta Valle beats Yadira Bustillos by way of MD
A gripping encounter for the period, with Yokasta Valle and Yadira Bustillos buying and selling leather-based with hopes of strolling out of the Kaseya Heart with the WBC’s mini-flyweight title.
Ultimately, it was the defending champion who retained the title by way of majority determination, the judges scoring the competition 95-95, 98-92 and 96-94.
Yokosta Valle defended her mini-flyweight title (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past23:19 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Avious Griffin beats Justin Cardona by way of first-round KO
Avious Griffin caught Justin Cardona on the counter late on after he was clipped clear, a candy proper adopted by a punishing left hook landed clear. Griffin, recognizing his opponent on wobbly legs, then jumped on Cardona earlier than the American fell, lacking the depend because the bout was waved off.
An unimaginable knockout from Avious Griffin (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past23:15 Aaron Morris
RESULT: Keno Marley beats Diarra Davis Jr by way of UD
Keno Marley took on Diarra Davis Jr within the night time’s first bout. The Brazilian in the end secured a unanimous determination win over Davis Jr, with all three judges scoring it 40-35 in Marley’s favour.
Keno Marley had his hand raised (Picture: Getty)
This is a rundown of the fights that are set to put this night, main as much as the all-important foremost occasion between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua:
Keno Marley vs Diarra Davis Jr – 10pm
Avious Griffin vs Justin Cardona – 10.30pm
Yokasta Valle vs Yadira Bustillos – 11pm
Caroline Dubois vs Camila Panatta – 11.30pm
Cherneka Johnson vs Amanda Galle – 12.15am
Jahmal Harvey vs Kevin Cervantes – 1am
Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley – 1.45am
Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin – 2.30am
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua – 3.30am
Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua within the early hours of Saturday morning (UK time) (Picture: Getty) 4 months in the past22:40 Kieran Horn
How one can watch Joshua vs Paul
The massive conflict between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul shall be streamed reside on Netflix, however there’s a option to watch the combat without cost.
That’s as a result of Sky is throwing in a free Netflix subscription with it is TV packages, together with the £15 Important TV bundle which is able to enable Boxing followers to tune in.
Click on right here to learn the total story
4 months in the past22:20 Kieran Horn
When precisely will Joshua vs Paul begin?
Anthony Joshua will make his return to the ring for the primary time in 15 months as he faces Jake Paul.
Although the undercard is already underway, it will likely be at the least one other 5 hours earlier than the primary occasion.
The expectation is that the ring-walks for Joshua vs Paul will begin at 3:30am and due to this fact the combat is prone to formally kick off at 3:40am
Hey and welcome to reside protection of Anthony Joshua vs Logan Paul from the Day by day Categorical!
The undercard bouts are on account of happen over the approaching hours earlier than the primary occasion, which is predicted to start within the early hours of Saturday morning within the UK.
You should definitely stick with us all through for loads of reside protection
Leave a Reply