Jake Paul issues health update after undergoing surgery following Anthony Joshua KO
Jake Paul has given an update on his health after Anthony Joshua broke his jaw following his knockout loss on Saturday.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer was completely out of his depth during the fight shown live on Netflix, as AJ was able to claim a clean KO in the sixth round.
But to the 28-year-old's credit, he suffered a lot of heavy blows from the two-time world champion, as well as a double broken jaw.
Joshua, meanwhile, said he welcomed criticism for not finishing Paul off earlier and could understand it, especially from a coach's point of view.
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“It wasn’t the best performance,” he admitted to Netflix after the fight.
"We have to give Jake his respect for trying and trying and trying, but he came up against a real fighter tonight that’s had a 15-month layoff, who shook off the cobwebs."
“I’m feeling good, that was fun,” Paul said. “I love this sport. I gave it my all… I had a blast.
“Anthony’s a great fighter, I got my ass beat but that’s what this sport’s about.”
He added: “I think my jaw is broke by the way… it’s definitely broke. A nice ass whooping from one of the best to ever do it.
“We’re going to heal the broken jaw, fight someone my weight and go for the cruiserweight world title.”
In a recent social media post, Paul told his fans that he's 'just got out of surgery'.
Alongside a picture of him sitting up in a hospital bed, he wrote: "Everything went smooth. Thanks for all the love. Lots of pain and stiffness. Gotta eat liquids for 7 days.
"S/o to the amazing team at Miami University hospital. Everyone was so gracious and caring."
He added: "Two titanium plates on each side. Some teeth removed. Have to have only liquids for 7 days so no @doghausdogs."
Despite such an injury, Paul and AJ reportedly earned tens of millions from the fight.
“Stop asking me...$267 million,” he tweeted prior to the bout, which works out at about £200 million.
Sports and entertainment accountant Oriana Morrison told The Independent: "Even if the lower figure – the rumoured $184m purse – is true, AJ could bring home $92m [£70m]. We haven’t seen a boxing match with a purse at this level since Mayweather vs Pacquiao in 2015 or even Mayweather vs McGregor in 2017. It’s higher than any Saudi purse to date.”
Topics: Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua, Boxing, Celebrity
Anish Vij