Anthony Joshua: Ending Jake Paul’s Career Was the Job
Joshua admits his brutal victory over Paul was simply business as usual.
Anthony Joshua addressed reports that Jake Paul’s boxing career could be over due to a broken jaw sustained in their December 2025 bout. Speaking at a press conference ahead of his upcoming fight with Kristian Prenga, Joshua offered a cold, unvarnished assessment of the damage he inflicted. He stated that delivering a decisive victory that potentially forced Paul into retirement was exactly what was expected of him when he took the fight.
The heavyweight champion made it clear there was no malice in his actions, only professional execution. By acknowledging the severity of Paul’s injury and the potential end of his opponent's career, Joshua underscored the vast gap between elite-level and celebrity spectacles. The narrative has shifted from hype to the harsh physical toll of the sport.
