The 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer showed determination throughout the bout but was ultimately overpowered by Joshua’s size and punching power. Post-fight, Paul expressed concern that his jaw may have been broken—a claim later confirmed by his promoter, Nakisa Bidarian, who noted that medical evaluation was required and recovery could take four to six weeks.
Despite the injury, Paul remained optimistic in his post-fight comments. “I feel good. It was fun, and I genuinely love this sport,” he said, sharing graphic images and videos on social media to highlight the physical toll of the match.
Paul also confirmed that he plans to take a short rest before returning to the ring, with his focus still on pursuing a cruiserweight world title. “We’ll heal the jaw, come back stronger, and fight opponents in my weight class. Anthony Joshua is a great champion. I lost, but that’s part of boxing. I’ll return and keep pushing forward,” he said.
Reflecting on the fight, Paul admitted fatigue played a key role in his performance. “I got tired trying to manage his size and weight. With better conditioning, I think I could have lasted longer. I gave it everything I had,” he added.
The bout marked another high-profile chapter in Paul’s professional boxing career, demonstrating both his resilience and the physical challenges of facing elite heavyweight opponents.