Heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua defeated YouTuber Jake Paul in a fight that ended in the sixth round. Paul initially evaded Joshua’s attacks by running around the ring but eventually succumbed to Joshua’s relentless pursuit. Joshua knocked Paul down twice in the fifth round and once more in the sixth, leading to the referee stopping the bout.
Reflecting on the fight, Joshua admitted it wasn’t his best performance but acknowledged Paul’s resilience. Joshua had stepped in as a replacement for Gervonta Davis, who was removed from the fight due to allegations of kidnapping. Despite some pre-fight drama, Joshua remained focused on the task at hand.
The match lacked the usual theatrics, with Joshua entering the ring swiftly while Paul adopted a more playful approach. Paul struggled to keep his distance from Joshua, who gradually closed in on him with powerful punches. Despite Paul’s efforts to hold on, Joshua’s superior boxing skills eventually secured the victory.
In other fights, Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her super-featherweight titles, while Anderson Silva emerged victorious against Tyron Woodley in a battle of UFC veterans. London’s Caroline Dubois also retained her lightweight world title with a points victory over Camilla Pannata.