Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul after six rounds in a one-sided fight. Paul attempted to evade Joshua’s attacks by circling the ring but eventually succumbed to Joshua’s powerful punches in the fifth and sixth rounds, leading to the referee stopping the bout.
Reflecting on the fight, Joshua admitted it was not his best performance but acknowledged Paul’s resilience. Joshua had stepped in to face Paul after being offered a substantial sum of £70 million to replace another fighter. Despite some pre-fight controversy, Joshua remained focused on his goal of defeating Paul.
The crowd had hoped for a quick end to the fight, and Joshua wasted no time in asserting his dominance. In contrast, Paul struggled to mount any significant offense and resorted to defensive tactics throughout the match.
In the co-main event, Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her super-featherweight world titles against Leila Beaudoin, showcasing her skills over 12 rounds. Anderson Silva also emerged victorious in a battle against Tyron Woodley, while Caroline Dubois retained her lightweight world title with a points victory over Camilla Pannata.