Anthony Joshua reminded the boxing world why he is the former heavyweight champion when he stopped Jake Paul with four knockdowns at 1:31 of round six on Friday night at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
Joshua’s right hand finally landed flush, ending Paul’s hopes of shocking the world.
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“The ultimate goal is to get Jake Paul, pin him down and hurt him,” Joshua said in an on-ring interview. “It took a little longer than expected.” But the right hand finally found its destination. “
The 28-year-old Paul came into the fight with a 12-1 record and seven knockouts, but this was his first taste of the canvas — and he’s had it repeatedly. After the final count, Paul admitted: “By the way, I think my jaw is broken. It’s definitely broken.”
California Connection: Anaheim to Miami
Paul’s last fight was at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, where he defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via unanimous decision in June. That game guaranteed him $300,000according to the state of California
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Sports Commission. Compare that to Friday night’s payday and you’ll understand why this fight is a game-changer. Joshua, who has fought at Wembley in 2024, made approx. $8 million on his final outing. Friday night? He made a lot of money.
How much money did they make? Netflix competition has record payday
This battle is not only brutal, but also lucrative. According to multiple reports, the prize money for the Joshua vs. Paul match is as high as $184 million, which will be divided equally between the players:
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Anthony Joshua: $92 million
Paul hinted on social media that the total could be higher, as much as $267 million, but that figure has not yet been confirmed.
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Paul’s last game (Anaheim): $300,000 guaranteed
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Joshua’s last fight (London): $8 million
The fight, which was streamed on Netflix, has become one of the most exciting fights in combat sports history.
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What next for Jake Paul after suffering a broken jaw?
Despite the punishment, Paul remained optimistic.
“I had a lot of fun,” he said, smiling with blood and bruises on his face. He plans to move up to lightweight and chase a world title after recovering from what he believes is a broken jaw.
Joshua, meanwhile, praised Paul’s resilience: “He gets back up again and again. It’s difficult for him. But he keeps trying to find a way. It takes a real man to do that.”
This article originally appeared in Palm Springs Desert Sun: Who wins the Jake Paul-Anthony Joshua fight? Netflix record-breaking competition
