Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by sixth-round knockout in Miami
The heavyweight boxing contest between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul was held on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. The bout ended with Anthony Joshua winning by knockout in the sixth round, bringing a clear conclusion to one of the most widely discussed crossover fights of the year.
The fight was streamed worldwide on Netflix, drawing attention from both boxing fans and casual viewers.
Event Overview
- Main event: Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul
- Date: December 19, 2025
- Venue: Kaseya Center, Miami
- Weight class: Heavyweight
- Scheduled rounds: 8
- Broadcast platform: Netflix
- Final result: Anthony Joshua wins by knockout
Pre-Fight Conditions
Both fighters entered the ring without reported injuries. The bout was sanctioned as a professional heavyweight contest and scheduled for eight rounds.
Anthony Joshua, a former heavyweight world champion, came in with a clear size and experience advantage. Jake Paul, fighting at heavyweight, stepped up to face his most experienced opponent to date.
Round by Round Fight Report
Round 1
The opening round was cautious. Joshua stayed patient, using his jab to maintain distance. Paul focused on movement and avoided extended exchanges. No major punches landed cleanly.
Round 2
Joshua began pressing forward more confidently. Paul continued to circle the ring and clinch when Joshua closed the distance. The pace remained controlled, with Joshua landing the more effective shots.
Round 3
Joshua took control of the center of the ring. His punches became more frequent and accurate. Paul showed signs of slowing, relying on defense rather than offense.
Round 4
Joshua increased pressure and landed several clean combinations. Paul spent much of the round moving backward and holding to reduce damage. Joshua clearly dominated the round.
Round 5
The turning point of the fight came in Round 5. Joshua landed a strong combination that dropped Paul to the canvas. Paul beat the count but was knocked down again later in the round. He managed to survive until the bell, but appeared unsteady.
Round 6
Early in the sixth round, Joshua landed a powerful right hand that sent Paul down once more. The referee immediately stepped in and stopped the contest, ruling a knockout victory for Anthony Joshua.
Official Fight Result
- Winner: Anthony Joshua
- Method: Knockout (KO)
- Round: 6
- Stoppage: Referee intervention
- Judges’ scorecards: Not required
Key Fight Observations
- Joshua controlled the fight after the early rounds
- Paul struggled to handle Joshua’s power and ring control
- Multiple knockdowns occurred before the stoppage
- The fight ended without controversy because the result was clear from the beginning.
Joshua remained composed throughout the bout, choosing pressure and timing over aggression.
Post Fight Summary
The fight concluded decisively in favor of Anthony Joshua. After a measured start, he dominated the middle rounds and secured a sixth-round knockout.
Jake Paul showed durability by continuing after multiple knockdowns, but the referee’s stoppage ended the contest once it was clear he could no longer safely defend himself.
The Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight ended with a clear and official knockout victory for Anthony Joshua. The result reflected the difference in professional experience and heavyweight boxing skill.
The bout closed without dispute and will be recorded as a sixth-round KO win for Joshua.