The much-anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul delivered excitement at the Kaseya Center in Miami on December 19, 2025. Joshua, two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, faced Paul, the YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, in a bout streamed on Netflix.
Round-by-Round Highlights
Round 1: Paul moved cautiously, staying at distance and trying to land body shots. Joshua’s jabs and counters kept him in control. The opening round saw minimal action but set the tone for Joshua’s strategy.
Round 2: Joshua’s precision became evident as he landed clean jabs and a left hook, wobbing Paul. Clinches occurred, but Joshua’s timing dominated the exchanges.
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Round 3: Paul attempted aggressive in-fighting and clinching, but Joshua’s counters and combinations kept him ahead. Paul’s mobility helped him survive the round, though he struggled to land significant shots.
Round 4: Both fighters exchanged punches in the center, with Joshua landing effective jabs and uppercuts. Paul’s occasional clinches and rolls slowed momentum, but Joshua’s clean strikes kept him in control.
Round 5: Joshua opened up with powerful combinations to the body and head. Paul took a knee multiple times to recover, and a controversial knockdown was called. Joshua continued to pressure and dominate exchanges.
Round 6: Joshua’s precision and power overwhelmed Paul. After multiple knockdowns and relentless attacks, the referee stopped the fight at 1:31, declaring Anthony Joshua the winner via KO.
Joshua’s victory showcased his experience, timing, and power, ending Paul’s six-fight winning streak and reinforcing his heavyweight dominance.
Official Result: Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul via KO (Round 6, 1:31)
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