Anthony Joshua took six rounds to defeat Jake Paul in a lopsided match. The YouTuber initially tried to evade Joshua, but eventually succumbed to the British boxer’s relentless pressure. Joshua scored knockdowns in the fifth and sixth rounds before landing a decisive right hand that forced the referee to end the fight.
Reflecting on the bout, Joshua admitted it wasn’t his best performance but acknowledged Paul’s resilience. The fight was originally slated for Gervonta Davis, who was replaced by Joshua due to legal issues. Despite some pre-fight drama, Joshua remained focused on the task at hand.
The crowd anticipated a swift victory for Joshua, who entered the ring without his usual fanfare. Paul, on the other hand, resorted to defensive tactics, earning the ire of spectators. Despite some back-and-forth action, Joshua’s superior skills eventually overwhelmed Paul, leading to the fight’s conclusion in the sixth round.
In other matches, Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her super-featherweight world titles, while Anderson Silva defeated Tyron Woodley in a clash of UFC veterans. London’s Caroline Dubois also retained her lightweight world title with a points victory over Camilla Pannata.