Jake Paul faced criticism from the referee during his fight with Anthony Joshua as he struggled to maintain distance and resorted to grappling tactics. The Miami crowd began jeering just 40 seconds into the match as Paul attempted to control the pace by clinching with Joshua. Despite lasting six rounds, Paul’s unconventional tactics, including repeatedly falling to the ground and holding onto Joshua, led to the fight being stopped.
Referee Christopher Young intervened multiple times, reminding both fighters to adhere to the rules and fight cleanly. Paul, acknowledging his defeat, expressed gratitude for the experience and vowed to return stronger despite suffering a broken jaw during the match.
Following the fight, Nakisa Bidarian, a co-founder of MVP, confirmed Paul’s injury and indicated that he was on his way to the hospital for treatment. Despite the setback, Paul plans to take a break from boxing and may face a mandatory suspension from the Florida Athletic Commission. Meanwhile, Joshua reflected on the match, praising Paul’s resilience but emphasizing his own determination to secure the victory without sustaining any significant damage.