In a dramatic night in Miami, British heavyweight Anthony Joshua delivered a brutal statement, stopping YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in the sixth round before immediately setting his sights on a long-awaited clash with Tyson Fury.
Dominant Display Ends in Knockout Victory
The highly anticipated bout at the Miami arena on Friday night proved to be a one-sided affair. Anthony Joshua showcased his elite-level power, dropping his opponent, Jake Paul, four times throughout the contest. The referee finally waved off the fight in the sixth round, handing Joshua a decisive knockout victory.
Post-fight reports confirmed that Paul was taken to hospital suffering from a broken jaw, a testament to the ferocity of Joshua's punches. Despite the dominant win, Joshua offered respectful words for the defeated social media star. "Jake has spirit, he has some heart," Joshua stated. "He tried his best and I take my hat off to him."
The Call-Out: Joshua Demands Fury Fight
With the victory secured, Joshua wasted no time in shifting the focus to the fight the British public has demanded for years. In a fiery post-fight interview, he directly challenged his fellow British heavyweight, Tyson Fury.
In a moment that electrified the crowd, Joshua even impersonated the 'Gypsy King', mimicking his vocal style as he issued a clear demand: "Sign the contract!" This public call-out is the latest chapter in the long-running saga between the two champions, who have yet to meet in the ring despite years of negotiation and public sparring.
What's Next for the Heavyweight Division?
This emphatic win re-establishes Anthony Joshua as a formidable force in the boxing world's glamour division. His performance sends a clear message to all contenders, but the target is firmly set on one man. The ball is now in Tyson Fury's court to respond to this very public challenge.
For Jake Paul, the defeat represents a significant setback in his boxing venture, highlighting the vast gulf in class when facing an Olympic gold medallist and former unified world champion. His future in the sport is now under intense scrutiny following this punishing loss.
All eyes now turn to the potential super-fight between Joshua and Fury, a bout that would undoubtedly be one of the biggest in British heavyweight history. Whether Fury accepts the challenge remains the sport's most pressing question.
