Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul: Joshua KO’s Paul in Round 6 Highlights

Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the sixth round on December 19, 2025, at Miami’s Kaseya Center, delivering a decisive finish to one of the most hyped crossover fights in recent boxing history. The British heavyweight champion overwhelmed Paul with superior power and experience, ending the bout at 1:31 of Round 6.

Fight Date: December 19, 2025 ·
Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida ·
Winner: Anthony Joshua ·
Result: Knockout in Round 6 ·
Rounds: 8 planned, 3-minute rounds

Key details from the December 19 event reveal a dominant performance by a veteran champion against a high-profile crossover opponent.

Did Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul ever fight?

Yes. The crossover bout officially took place on December 19, 2025, at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The fight was announced on November 17, 2025, following months of speculation and negotiation. The event carried the official billing “Judgment Day” and marked one of the most high-profile crossover matches in recent boxing history.

The bout was scheduled for eight 3-minute rounds with 10 oz gloves at the heavyweight limit of 245 pounds. Prelims began at 4:45pm ET, with the main card starting at 8pm ET and ringwalks for the headliners at approximately 10:30pm ET, according to DAZN’s fight schedule breakdown.

Pre-fight coverage focused heavily on the disparity between the two fighters. Joshua, an Olympic gold medalist and former two-time unified heavyweight champion, entered with a 29-4 professional record including 26 knockouts, while Paul carried a 12-2 record with 7 KOs from his crossover career. Joshua also weighed in 26.8 pounds heavier and stood 5 inches taller than his opponent, per Wikipedia’s event page.

Fight confirmation details

The fight materialized after Paul’s team pursued a matchup with a mainstream boxing name following years of YouTube-based crossover events. Joshua’s camp agreed after careful consideration of the financial terms and the opportunity to rebuild momentum after his loss to Dubois.

Weigh-in proceedings took place on December 18, 2025, at the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, setting the stage for the following night’s main event.

Who won Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul?

Anthony Joshua won by knockout in the sixth round. The finish came at 1:31 of the round when Joshua landed a straight right followed by a right-left combination that stopped the fight, per Wikipedia’s detailed fight breakdown.

Throughout the fight, Paul showed early heart but struggled with Joshua’s power and experience. According to DAZN’s fight analysis, Paul attempted hit-and-run tactics in the early rounds but Joshua improved as the fight progressed, ultimately overwhelming his opponent.

“DOWN GOES PAUL! Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round.”

— YouTube Highlights Narrator, Official Netflix/YouTube Highlights

Fight result

ESPN confirmed that Paul was knocked down four times during the bout before the referee stopped the contest. The defeat moved Paul’s record to 12-2 with 7 KOs—his second career loss and first by knockout. His previous defeat came via split decision to Tommy Fury in February 2023.

Knockout details

Joshua caught Paul with what analysts described as a “blistering right hand” in Round 6. The sequence that ended the fight demonstrated Joshua’s veteran instincts, as he reset and followed up with the combination that forced the stoppage.

Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua: How to watch?

The event was streamed live on Netflix, marking another high-profile boxing broadcast for the platform following its entry into sports streaming. Viewers who missed the live stream can access full fight highlights through Netflix’s on-demand library and the official YouTube channel that posted condensed versions of the main event.

ESPN and Sky Sports also provided fight recaps and analysis through their digital platforms, with Sky Sports publishing in-depth post-fight breakdowns for viewers in the UK market.

Streaming options

• Netflix: Live stream of entire event, on-demand replays
• YouTube: Official highlights via Netflix and ESPN channels
• Sky Sports: UK broadcast and digital recap coverage
• DAZN: Fight analysis, schedule details, and regional start times

Full highlights

The complete fight, including undercard bouts, remains available on Netflix’s platform. Individual round highlights and the sixth-round knockout sequence have been uploaded to YouTube by multiple authorized accounts, including the official Netflix Sports channel.

What time is AJ fighting Jake Paul?

The event unfolded across several time zones on December 19-20, 2025. In the United States, prelims started at 4:45pm ET, the main card at 8pm ET, and ringwalks for the headliners at approximately 10:30pm ET, according to DAZN’s schedule guide.

For UK viewers, the main card began at 1am GMT on December 20, with ringwalks scheduled for approximately 3:30am GMT. These times reflected the significant time difference between Miami and London.

Ring walk time

Joshua and Paul made their ring walks shortly after 10:30pm ET, stepping onto the canvas at the Kaseya Center as the night portion of the card reached its peak viewership window.

Fight schedule

The fight card ran in sequential order, with preliminary bouts filling the early evening slot before moving to the main card. The co-main event featured Alycia Baumgardner defending her WBA, IBF, and WBO titles against Leila Beaudoin, which Baumgardner won by decision with scores of 118-109 and 117-110 twice.

Who has Jake Paul lost to?

Following his loss to Joshua, Paul now has two career defeats. His first came via split decision against Tommy Fury in February 2023. The defeat to Joshua represents his first knockout loss and occurred against a far more experienced opponent than any he had faced previously.

Paul entered the Joshua fight with a 12-2 record and seven knockouts, having won six consecutive bouts before the loss. His recent victories included a win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June 2025, per ESPN’s pre-fight records.

Jake Paul’s record

• Wins: 12
• Losses: 2
• Knockouts: 7
• Previous loss: Tommy Fury (split decision, February 2023)
• First KO loss: Anthony Joshua (Round 6, December 19, 2025)

Recent losses

The Joshua fight represented a significant step up in competition for Paul, who built his boxing career primarily through crossover events with other YouTubers and former MMA fighters before facing legitimate professional champions. The knockout loss highlighted the gap between his experience level and that of a two-time world heavyweight champion.

Three bouts anchored the undercard at the Kaseya Center. Anderson Silva defeated Tyron Woodley by stoppage, Jahmal Harvey won a unanimous decision 60-53 over Kevin Cervantes, and Cherneka Johnson retained her titles by decision scores of 99-91, 98-92, and 97-93 over Galle.

“Anthony Joshua erases Jake Paul with sixth-round knockout.”

— Steven Muehlhausen, DAZN boxing reporter

“Jake Paul suffered the second loss of his career, and first by KO.”

— ESPN Staff, ESPN boxing desk

The fight attracted significant mainstream attention, combining Joshua’s credibility as an Olympic gold medalist and former unified champion with Paul’s massive social media following. The Netflix stream made the event accessible globally without traditional pay-per-view barriers.

For Joshua, the victory served as an emphatic statement. After losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, many questioned whether the 35-year-old could still compete at the highest level. His performance against Paul answered those doubts decisively, demonstrating that his power and fundamentals remained intact against a younger, less experienced opponent.

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