Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul in a six-round fight that ended in a knockout. The YouTuber initially evaded Joshua but eventually succumbed to the relentless attacks, getting dropped multiple times before the referee called off the bout.
Joshua admitted it was not his best performance but commended Paul for his resilience. The fight came about after Joshua accepted a £70 million offer to replace another boxer, Gervonta Davis, who was initially scheduled to face Paul but was replaced due to personal issues.
The boxing match lacked the usual theatrics, with Joshua focused on the task at hand. Paul attempted to keep his distance and avoid Joshua’s hits, but ultimately could not withstand Joshua’s power.
In the end, Joshua sealed the victory in the sixth round with a decisive right hand that sent Paul to the canvas for the final time. Earlier in the event, other notable fights took place, including Alycia Baumgardner retaining her super-featherweight world titles and Anderson Silva defeating Tyron Woodley in a battle of UFC veterans.
Overall, it was an eventful night of boxing and MMA action, with Joshua’s victory over Paul being the highlight of the evening.