Jake Paul has confirmed his jaw was damaged in two locations throughout his defeat to Anthony Joshua in Miami.
The pair met in a heavyweight contest within the US metropolis and the British celebrity knocked Paul to the canvas twice within the fifth and sixth rounds, earlier than the American did not beat the rely.
“Double broken jaw. Give me Canelo in 10 days,” Paul wrote, above a display screen shot of an X-ray exhibiting the breaks.
Paul barely landed a shot however confirmed commendable coronary heart to final so long as he did as soon as Joshua’s barrage started.
The 28-year-old YouTuber revealed he thought he had damaged his jaw as he spat out a mouthful of blood throughout a post-fight interview.
“I’m feeling good, that was fun,” he mentioned. “I really like this sport. I gave it my all… I had a blast.
“Anthony’s an important fighter, I received my ass beat however that is what this sport’s about.
“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 will heal the damaged jaw, combat somebody my weight and go for the cruiserweight world title.
“I’m going to take a little break. I’ve been going hard for six years.”
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Joshua was happy to take the victory however expressed frustration that it took him till the tip of the sixth spherical to get the end.
The previous world heavyweight champion additionally praised Paul for his sturdiness.
Paul is held again by the referee
“I wish I could’ve knocked him out in the start,” mentioned Joshua. “Jake has spirit, he has some heart. He tried his best.
“A number of fighters have not received within the ring with me, and Jake did. Even when he received knocked down, he saved on attempting to rise up. I take my hat off to him.”
