Jake Paul updates health from hospital after jaw fracture in Joshua KO

Jake Paul issued a health update from his hospital bed after suffering a double jaw fracture in his knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua in Miami. The American, who drove himself to University of Miami Hospital after fearing his jaw was fractured, said surgery had gone well and that doctors had implanted two titanium plates on each side and removed several teeth. Paul added he would be restricted to a liquid diet for seven days as part of the recovery process.

Joshua defeated Paul in the early hours of Saturday morning GMT, delivering the stoppage after knocking Paul down twice in the fifth round and twice more in the sixth. The fight, a high-profile cross‑over bout, ended when Joshua’s power proved decisive, ending the six-round contest. Paul, who was bleeding from the exchange and spent significant time on the canvas, later posted updates from the hospital and on social media, including an image of his x-ray showing the double fracture. His promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, confirmed that Paul had gone for treatment, and Paul’s brother Logan visited him after the knockout.

On social media, Paul described the immediate post-surgery status: “Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth. Thanks for all the love. Lots of pain and stiffness. Gotta eat liquids for 7 days.” He also posted a message indicating he was not surprised to have lasted six rounds, acknowledging fatigue and the difficulty of dealing with Joshua’s weight and power, and hesitating that with better cardio he might have continued longer.

Paul indicated a plan to take a break from the sport, saying he would step back for a period after a six-year stretch of competing. He added that he intended to return and compete against opponents his own weight class, suggesting that a future cruiserweight title could be a target. Speaking in the aftermath of the bout, Paul credited Joshua with an excellent performance and emphasized that the sport remains about resilience and recovery as much as it is about winning in the moment. He closed by reaffirming his confidence in his long-term prospects and his gratitude for family and supporters as he begins the healing process.

The medical update, coming through Paul’s social posts and the statements from his team, confirms the severity of the damage from the fight and outlines a clear recovery timeline. Doctors reported the planned recovery window of roughly four to six weeks, during which Paul would be unable to resume full training. The incident keeps the spotlight on cross‑over fights in boxing and the rapid escalation of medical concerns that can accompany high-profile knockouts. While Joshua remains undefeated in his momentum-heavy career arc, Paul’s return—like that of many competitors who endure major injuries—will be watched closely by fans and analysts who have tracked his rapid ascent through a variety of combat sports landscapes.