Jake Paul (left) is hit by Anthony Joshua (right). Photo: Esther Lin/MVP
The defeat against Anthony Joshua was painful for Jake PaulBut it doesn't seem to make the former YouTuber give up on boxing. The now fighter, who had never been knocked out, went down in the sixth round on Friday night (19) and will still have a serious injury to treat during the end-of-year holidays. He suffered a fracture in his jaw, but is already thinking about his next challenge.
As soon as the fight was over, Jake Paul He used social media, where he has millions of followers, to reveal a photo of his jaw x-ray. Even with the injury, which is expected to disrupt his Christmas and New Year's celebrations, he is already thinking about his next challenge: Mexican fighter Saul "Canelo" Álvarez.
"Jaw split in two. Give me Canelo in 10 days," Paul wrote, setting his sights on the next challenge.
Jake Paul confirms Anthony Joshua broke his jaw 🥶 https://t.co/W4ZuVBIXRc pic.twitter.com/YlgQ4TLnLz
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Jake Paul vows to continue boxing.
Despite having suffered his first knockout and his first serious injury in the sport, Jake Paul He assures that he does not intend to give up the noble art.
The fighter, who was taken to the hospital after the fight and didn't even participate in the post-fight press conference, also revealed on social media that he will take some time to rest, but hopes to return to competition. However, he ruled out continuing in the heavyweight division and aims to return to the cruiserweight division (up to 90,7 kg).
"Time to rest, recharge, and return to the cruiserweight division," Jake wrote.
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