Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight news: AJ eyes Fury, Rico next
The Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight news is that “AJ” moves ahead after knocking out “The Problem Child.”
Will AJ get to land his highly anticipated fight against Tyson Fury in 2026? When can Paul come back after a stinging loss?
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Post-Match Information
- Competition: Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: Judgment Day at Miami in December
- Stadium: Kaseya Center (Miami, Florida, USA)
- Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Result: Joshua beats Paul by KO (knockout) in the 6th round
Joshua was too strong, too skilled, and more experienced, and it showed in his KO win over Paul.
The British fighter, also known as “AJ,” peppered Paul with strong punches, knocking his American opponent down in the fifth and sixth rounds.
In the end, Joshua caught Paul with a right uppercut at the 1:31 mark of the sixth round to finish the fight.
Paul was knocked down twice in the fifth round before his end came early in the sixth.
The result raised Joshua’s record to 29-4 (win-loss) with 26 KOs.
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight news: AJ just too good and the numbers won’t lie
The question now is what’s next for both fighters after their bout.
Before exploring what’s next for Joshua and Paul, let’s briefly review the key numbers from their fight.
Joshua landed 48 of 146 punches, including three that knocked down Paul in the fifth and sixth rounds.
Ultimately, the fourth knockdown led to the KO after referee Christopher Young stopped the fight for good.
In contrast, Paul landed only 16 of his 56 punches against his bigger opponent.
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Joshua’s camp eyes Fury, kickboxing sensation as possible next fights
This victory capped off Joshua’s 2025, as he defeated Paul in front of 19,600 fans at the Kaseya Center.
The win came for AJ after he lost to Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on September 21, 2024.
Eddie Hearn disclosed that an all-British matchup between Joshua and Tyson Fury remains possible in 2026.
However, the promoter is looking to see the England-born fighter fight in spring 2026 first.
“The plan is to fight in the spring and then, obviously, Tyson Fury (in the fall),” Hearn said.
That spring fight could involve Joshua against kickboxing sensation Rico Verhoeven.
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Paul confirms ‘some teeth removed’ after taken to the hospital following loss
Paul was taken to a hospital after admitting that Joshua broke his jaw following the fight.
His co-promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, said “The Problem Child” is expected to recover in “4 to 6 weeks.”
Moreover, on December 21, 2025, Paul stated on social media that “some teeth were removed” after the bout.
“2 titanium plates on each side. Some teeth (were)removed. Have to have only liquids for 7 days, so no @doghausdogs,” he said.
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AJ vows to get better after being ‘not happy’ in KO win
Joshua was far from satisfied despite coming away with a bounce-back victory.
The 36-year-old former unified heavyweight champion felt he could’ve ended the fight better with his experience, power, and skills advantage.
However, he admitted feeling some pressure to perform better after his 2024 loss.
““It’s a win, but it’s not a success. I think my coach expects more from me and I expect more from myself,” Joshua said.
“There was a lot riding on this fight, a lot of pressure, a lot of expectations. So I had to perform,” he added.
Paul vows to recover, come back to seek cruiserweight world title in 2026
Make no mistake: fans have not yet seen the last of Jake Paul.
The former YouTuber plans to take a long break to recover from his broken jaw before fighting again,
There was no estimated timetable set, but “The Problem Child” will look for fellow cruiserweight contenders for his next fight.
On the other hand, Paul is still determined to seek a world cruiserweight title.
“I’ll take some time off. This is amazing. We will heal the broken jaw, come back and fight people my weight,” he said.
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Paul vs Joshua fight generates USD184 million prize purse, says reports
The Paul vs. Joshua fight, safe to say, generated huge numbers in terms of what’s beneficial to both fighters.
Multiple reports said Paul and Joshua will split an estimated USD184 million prize purse.
Moreover, both fighters will have to deal with taxes that would slash their take-home pay.
Joshua is seen to incur approximately USD43.8 million in total tax liabilities.
On the other hand, Paul will have some USD34 million deducted from his prize money.
Joshua sees ‘The Problem Child’ land big fights against Davis, Garcia
Joshua was all praises for Paul despite the former’s convincing win.
AJ believes “The Problem Child” still has a bright boxing career ahead that would make Americans proud.
The former British world champion even suggested to Paul’s camp to pursue major fights against either Gervonta Davis or Ryan Garcia.
Davis was supposed to be Paul’s original opponent in November 2025, but “The Tank” was embroiled in domestic charges at the time.
“I’m going to give him (Paul) his props. He got up time and time again. I give Jake the respect for trying and trying,” Joshua said.
Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight news: in retrospect
The most notable Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul fight news in the aftermath is that both fighters will be back strong in 2026.
Both fighters are set for a rest over the holidays before possible returns in February 2026 or later.
Joshua is expected to pursue his next major payday fight and another shot at a world heavyweight title.
On the other hand, Paul aches to recover from his injuries before resuming his chase for the world cruiserweight belt.
Ultimately, boxing fans should expect better things from Joshua and Paul as a new boxing season rises.
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