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Jake Paul has confirmed he underwent surgery for a broken jaw following his knockout loss to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on Friday night in Miami.
The highly anticipated bout, streamed on Netflix, ended in the sixth round after Joshua landed a devastating right hand that sent Paul crashing to the canvas at the Kaseya Center. The punch not only ended the fight but, as later confirmed, broke Paul’s jaw, according to the New York Post. Speaking immediately after the fight, Paul admitted he suspected his jaw was broken, and hours later he took to social media to confirm he had undergone surgery.
“Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth,” Paul wrote. “Lots of pain and stiffness. I have to eat liquids for seven days. Two titanium plates on each side. Some teeth removed.”
He also expressed gratitude to the medical team at Miami University Hospital for their care.
Despite the defeat, Paul lasted longer than many expected. He managed to evade Joshua for the first four rounds and even landed a few significant shots before tiring in the fifth round, where he was knocked down twice. Two additional knockdowns in the sixth round forced the referee to stop the contest.
The loss leaves Paul facing a recovery period away from the ring, while Joshua advances with renewed momentum following the victory.
