Jake Paul has confirmed that Anthony Joshua fractured his jaw in two places, with Eddie Hearn cautioning him about the possibility of not being able to box again. The knockout occurred in the sixth round of their fight in Miami, where Joshua struggled to handle Paul, who continuously charged at him before resorting to grabbing Joshua’s legs and falling to the mat.
Following the fight, Paul promptly drove himself to the hospital due to a suspected broken jaw, which was later verified by X-ray. In a social media post, he shared an image of his X-ray displaying a “Double broken jaw” and expressed his readiness to face Canelo in just 10 days.
Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, commended Paul for his efforts but also highlighted the challenging road ahead due to the broken jaw. Hearn acknowledged the power of Joshua’s final blow and praised Paul for his strategic moments during the fight. Despite the one-sided nature of the bout, Hearn emphasized the respect and credit that Paul deserves for stepping into the ring with Joshua and enduring the punishment, ending the fight on his feet post-stoppage. The severity of Paul’s injury remains uncertain, but Hearn acknowledged the difficulty of recovering from such an injury.
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