Jake Paul’s broken jaw has quickly become a source of online mockery after he was knocked out by Anthony Joshua on December 19.
Following his sixth-round TKO loss at the Kaseya Center in Miami, the YouTuber-turned-boxer shared several post-fight updates across social media, which turned into viral punchlines.
Paul shared graphic images including hospital photos and X-rays, confirming the severity of the injury. In one post from a hospital bed, he wrote, “The after effects of Jake Paul’s broken jaw,” showing his visible swelling and bruising.
Highlights
- Jake Paul’s broken jaw became an online punchline after his sixth-round TKO loss to Anthony Joshua on December 19.
- Critics slammed the bout as a mismatch, pointing to Joshua’s size, experience, and championship pedigree.
- Despite undergoing surgery for a double jaw fracture, Paul has already teased a return to the ring and called out Canelo Alvarez.
Paul’s broken jaw was fitted with two titanium plates, and several teeth were removed.
Jake Paul faced Anthony Joshua in a heavily mismatched heavyweight bout
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From the beginning, the bout drew criticism due to the size and experience gap between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua.
The former two-time unified heavyweight champion outweighed Paul by nearly 27 pounds and stood 5 inches taller, raising concerns about the competitive balance of the fight.
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Despite the doubts, Paul aggressively promoted the fight, comparing it to past upsets and vowing to prove himself against a world champion. The build-up featured heated exchanges and a series of warnings from Joshua.
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“Mark my words, you'll see a lot more fighters take these opportunities in the future. I'm about to break the internet over Jake Paul's face,” said Joshua.
Those concerns appeared justified when Joshua secured a victory and left the 28-year-old hospitalized with a broken jaw.
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Online reactions quickly called out his loss as one wrote, “Jake Paul went out there live on Netflix, proceeded to box the most embarrassing match the sport may have ever seen, took a fat L via TKO, and got his jaw broken in the process. Poetic justice at its finest.”
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Another added, “That’s what happens when you fight a real boxer. Not a washed up MMA fighter or a senior citizen,” referring to Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, and Mike Tyson.
Jake Paul is already planning a return to the ring after a double jaw fracture
Following the loss, Jake Paul documented the extent of the injury while acknowledging he is already eyeing his next opponent.
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In one post, he framed the setback as temporary, emphasizing that he intends to continue boxing and invited his fans to suggest potential opponents.
“Great experience. I love this sport. Time to rest, recover, and return to cruiserweight. Who do you want to see me fight?” he wrote.
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In another post, he called out Canelo Alvarez for a further challenge. Alvarez is a former four-weight champion and ex-undisputed super-middleweight kingpin. “Double broken jaw. Give me Canelo in 10 days.”
Netizens lauded Jake Paul’s courage to step into the ring with a heavyweight champion
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“No matter what people say, I respect you fr. Moving up to heavyweight, taking on a fighter like that on four weeks’ notice and lasting six rounds is more impressive than people think,” said one user.
Another added, “I think we should give Jake a clap. Because 95% of men don’t even have the courage to go head-to-head with Joshua.”
Jake Paul’s associate defended the social media star, downplaying the severity of the injury
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According to Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion company established by Jake Paul and his advisor and CEO Nakisa Bidarian, jaw fractures are not unusual in boxing or MMA.
“A broken jaw is very common in sports, particularly in boxing or MMA. The recovery time is four to six weeks,” said Bidarian.
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Jake Paul later thanked the medical team at Miami University Hospital, calling them “gracious and caring.” He also noted that he’s dealing with pain and stiffness and will remain on a liquid diet for seven days.
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Medical professionals note that the insertion of titanium plates is the standard treatment for jaw fractures, helping stabilize the bone and allow proper healing.
Patients are typically advised to limit jaw movement, follow strict dietary restrictions, and undergo close monitoring before returning to physical activity.
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Paul continues to post updates on social media, keeping fans informed about his recovery process while he remains sidelined from the ring.
“This is what happens when you don’t fight older retired people,” wrote one netizen
