The price of challenging a giant was written in bone. Jake Paul has revealed the brutal extent of his injuries following his stoppage loss to Anthony Joshua, posting a startling X-ray that confirms his jaw was broken in two places during the heavyweight clash in Miami.
Despite a valiant effort to use speed and footwork against the two-time world champion, the punishing power of ‘AJ’ was too much. Paul was sent to the canvas repeatedly, and as he struggled to beat the count in the sixth round, he knew something was seriously wrong. “I think it’s definitely broken,” he admitted, grimacing through the pain.
But even with a shattered jaw that forced him to skip the post-fight press conference and drive himself to the hospital Paul’s defiant and brash spirit remained intact. In a classic move, he joked on social media that he’d be ready to take on pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez “in 10 days.”
The reality, however, is a mandated four-to-six-week recovery. The fight, which drew criticism for its significant gap in weight and experience, served as a harsh lesson. Now, the YouTuber-turned-boxer is ready to go back to the drawing board.
“I’m going to take a little break. I’ve been going hard for six years,” Paul stated, acknowledging the toll of his relentless career. His next move is clear: heal up and head back to a division where he belongs.
“We will heal the broken jaw, come back and fight people my weight. I’m going for the cruiserweight world title,” he declared.
It’s a logical and necessary reset. After a high-risk detour to the land of heavyweights, Paul is refocusing on his original mission: proving his legitimacy and capturing a world title in a division built for him. Ranked in the WBA’s top 15 at cruiserweight, he has a clear path forward once he’s cleared to fight in 2026.
The road ahead is already taking shape. A domestic showdown with undefeated Manchester prospect Pat Brown is a possibility, as is a highly anticipated rematch with the only other man to defeat him, Tommy Fury. And, of course, the ever-ambitious Paul will no doubt continue to chase a superfight with his dream opponent, Canelo Alvarez.
For now, though, it’s about healing. The loss to Joshua was a painful setback, but for Jake Paul, it’s just another chapter in a story he’s determined to finish as a champion.
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