Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul in a boxing match that ended in the sixth round. Paul initially evaded Joshua’s attacks but eventually succumbed to Joshua’s relentless assault, getting knocked down multiple times before the referee stopped the fight.
Joshua admitted it wasn’t his best performance but praised Paul for his resilience. The fight was originally scheduled between Paul and Gervonta Davis, but Joshua stepped in after Davis was removed due to allegations. Despite the pre-fight drama, Joshua was focused on the task at hand and swiftly took down Paul.
The bout saw Joshua maintaining a serious demeanor, skipping the usual showmanship. Paul, on the other hand, tried to keep his distance, leading to jeers from the crowd. The fight progressed with both fighters exchanging blows, with Joshua eventually overpowering Paul in the later rounds.
In other matches, Alycia Baumgardner successfully defended her super-featherweight world titles, and Anderson Silva emerged victorious against Tyron Woodley in a battle of UFC veterans. Caroline Dubois also retained her lightweight world title with a points victory.