Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul in a dominating fashion, taking six rounds to secure the knockout victory. Despite Paul’s initial attempts to evade, Joshua managed to drop him twice in the fifth round and once more in the sixth before a decisive right hand ended the fight as the referee intervened.
Reflecting on his performance, Joshua acknowledged that it was not his best showing but emphasized his goal of defeating Paul. The fight had initially been offered to Gervonta Davis, who was replaced by Joshua after being embroiled in controversy. Throughout the bout, Joshua displayed his determination to succeed without sustaining any significant damage.
From the onset, Joshua displayed a business-like approach, eschewing flashy entrances for a direct march to the ring. Despite Paul’s evasive tactics, Joshua persisted and ultimately secured the victory in the sixth round with a powerful right hand that led to the referee stopping the fight.
In other matches, Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her super-featherweight world titles, while Anderson Silva triumphed over Tyron Woodley in a clash of UFC veterans. London’s Caroline Dubois also retained her lightweight world title with a points victory over Camilla Pannata.