Jake Paul has provided a medical update following the brutal injuries he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua. Paul (12-2, 7 KOs) revealed Saturday that he underwent surgery to repair two fractures in his jaw, injuries caused by Joshua during their heavyweight clash Friday night in Miami. Joshua dropped Paul four times before stopping him in the sixth round.
Paul: “Everything Went Smooth… Lots of Pain and Stiffness”
Paul posted the update on social media along with an X-ray showing the fractures. “Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth. Thanks for all the love,” Paul wrote. “Lots of pain and stiffness. Gotta eat liquids for seven days.”
He also thanked the medical staff: “[Shoutout] to the amazing team at Miami University hospital. Everyone was so gracious and caring.”
Paul added that doctors inserted titanium plates on both sides of his jaw and removed multiple teeth as part of the surgical repair.
A Violent Finish: Four Knockdowns Before the Stoppage
Joshua (29-4, 26 KOs) overwhelmed Paul with sustained pressure:
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Two knockdowns in Round 5
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Two more in Round 6
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A final straight right hand that ended the fight
Afterward, Paul was seen spitting blood as he left the ring and did not attend the post-fight news conference.
Nakisa Bidarian, CEO of Most Valuable Promotions, explained the severity of the injury. “He took a shower, he drove himself to the hospital,” Bidarian said.
“A broken jaw is very common in sports, particularly in boxing or MMA. The recovery time is four to six weeks.”
Paul Vows: “I’m Going for the Cruiserweight World Title”
Despite the damage, Paul insists the injury will only delay not derail his boxing ambitions. “We will heal the broken jaw, come back, and fight people my weight,” Paul said. “I’m going for the cruiserweight world title.”
Paul spent most of his career competing around 200 pounds before moving up to heavyweight for marquee bouts with Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua. His next fight, he says, will come after a brief break and will be back in his natural weight class.
Anthony Joshua Stops Jake Paul in the Sixth Round After Four Knockdowns in Miami
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