Anthony Joshua secured a knockout victory over Jake Paul after a six-round battle that ended in a dramatic finish. Paul initially evaded Joshua’s attacks, resorting to falling on the canvas when fatigue set in. However, Joshua eventually caught up with him, scoring multiple knockdowns before a final decisive blow ended the fight.

Reflecting on the match, Joshua acknowledged the challenging performance, emphasizing his goal to defeat Paul decisively. Joshua commended Paul’s resilience in the face of adversity, highlighting his own determination to succeed without succumbing to injury.

Joshua entered the fight as a replacement for Gervonta Davis, enticed by a substantial £70 million offer. Despite facing allegations from an ex-girlfriend, Joshua exuded confidence throughout the week leading up to the bout. The fight unfolded with Joshua displaying a no-nonsense approach, contrasting with Paul’s showmanship.

The match saw Paul attempting to maintain distance and evade Joshua’s attacks, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd. Despite Paul’s efforts to resist, Joshua gradually closed in, landing crucial blows that turned the tide in his favor. In the sixth round, Joshua delivered a decisive right hand that sealed the victory as the referee intervened.

In other bouts, Alycia Baumgardner retained her super-featherweight world titles with a routine win over Leila Beaudoin. Anderson Silva emerged victorious against Tyron Woodley in a showdown between UFC veterans, while Caroline Dubois defended her lightweight world title with a points victory over Camilla Pannata.