Whether admired or disliked, Jake Paul consistently elicits strong reactions from the public. His most recent exhibition bout on Friday proved to be no exception.
During an encounter that perplexed the combat sports community, the former two-time unified heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, effortlessly dominated Paul. He sent the content creator-turned-boxer to the canvas four times, culminating in a devastating sixth-round knockout broadcast live on Netflix. Joshua entered the weekend as a significant BetMGM favorite, and for understandable reasons—the British fighter, standing at 6-foot-6 with an imposing 82-inch reach, held a considerable advantage over Paul in both physical size and professional record, effectively utilizing these superior attributes.
Following a cautious opening, Joshua relentlessly assailed Paul throughout the ring in an unusual and one-sided contest, observing Paul frequently attempt to grab Joshua’s legs, resembling an MMA-style double-leg takedown attempt. Paul later indicated that he suspected he sustained a fractured jaw from Joshua’s potent strikes, a claim corroborated by his promotional affiliate.
Unsurprisingly, considering the elevated visibility of Paul’s bouts, the athletic community expressed numerous opinions regarding the six rounds observed on Friday. Review some of the responses to the Joshua versus Paul event:
