Jake Paul Avoids Heavyweights After Joshua Defeat

Jake Paul has vowed to avoid fighting in the heavyweight division following a brutal defeat to former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The fight ended in the sixth round when referee Christoph Young halted the bout at 1:31 after Joshua dropped Paul four times.

Paul, who fought in the cruiserweight division, weighed nearly 27 pounds less than Joshua, who stood five inches taller and was the overwhelming favorite. Following the fight, Paul confirmed via Instagram that he suffered a fractured jaw in two places, requiring surgery to insert a titanium plate and remove several teeth.

He has spent a month recovering and is under medical supervision to determine when he can return to full-contact training. Paul is already discussing potential opponents for future fights, including Nate Diaz and possibly a boxing match against Brock Lesnar.

He also mentioned a potential clash with Tyson Fury, despite Fury's recent defeats.