Jake Paul has confirmed that Anthony Joshua fractured his jaw in two places, with Eddie Hearn cautioning that Paul’s boxing future may be in jeopardy.
The knockout occurred in the sixth round of their match in Miami, where Joshua struggled against Paul’s aggressive tactics, resorting to holding onto Joshua’s legs before falling to the ground.
Following the match, Paul immediately sought medical attention due to a suspected broken jaw, which was later verified through an X-ray he shared on social media, captioned: “Double broken jaw. Give me Canelo in 10 days.”
Hearn commended Paul for his performance but emphasized the challenging recovery ahead due to the severity of a broken jaw. Despite the one-sided nature of the fight, Hearn acknowledged Paul’s bravery and strategic moments during the match.
He praised Paul for facing Joshua and enduring significant punishment, expressing uncertainty about the extent of the injury but recognizing the uphill battle of recovering from such a serious setback.