Jake Paul has begun breaking down what went wrong during his fight with Anthony Joshua, a matchup that marked the toughest challenge of his boxing journey so far. The bout ended in the sixth round when Joshua landed the finishing blows, leaving Paul with a broken jaw and plenty to reflect on afterward.
Rather than avoiding the topic, Paul addressed the loss directly during a conversation with his brother Logan Paul on the IMPAULSIVE podcast. He mixed humor with honesty as he walked through the experience.
“I mean, it’s not that hard to get your ass beat [laughs],” Paul joked. “Actually, I won two rounds, then he won two, then I got dropped. But yeah, I was doing good. I just think my cardio, the mental pressure of the big guy, and sparring the big people, is different than the 10-ounce gloves. So I was feeling his power more. But it was great experience. I learned a lot in there.”
While no official round totals were released, Paul felt encouraged by moments where he believes he was competitive against one of boxing’s most accomplished heavyweights.
Preparation Became the Main Issue
Paul explained that the short notice nature of the matchup played a major role in how the fight unfolded. The bout with Joshua came together after an earlier exhibition against Gervonta Davis fell apart, forcing a rapid shift from a smaller opponent to a former heavyweight champion.
According to Paul, the mental and physical adjustment proved overwhelming.
“It was just mental,” Paul said. “It was just like, him imposing his will on me, and being massive, and the big shots landing. Then, yeah, it pretty much all goes downhill from there.”
As he reviewed the fight, Paul pointed to specific areas he would change if given another opportunity.
“I wish I had more than three weeks to prepare, to maybe put on some more muscle to be able to sit there and hit him. And I should have gone to altitude to train. That was my biggest mistake. I felt good about [my camp], yeah. But I just needed to have that extra level of cardio for this, and that only can come from going to altitude.”
Even with the disappointment, Paul emphasized that sharing the ring with someone of Joshua’s level provided clarity.
“It’s a great experience overall to be in there with someone that’s that good. I learned a lot. I see where I could have done better. So, I’m a little disappointed, but I also know how good he is. But I had him wobbled at one point. I had him wobbled.”
Comparing Outcomes With Francis Ngannou
Before stepping into the ring, Paul had publicly stated he wanted to last longer than Francis Ngannou, who was stopped by Joshua earlier this year. Paul surpassed that mark and did not hesitate to address the comparison afterward.
“I told everyone that I would do better than Francis, and that Francis kinda got no chin,” Paul said. “Francis is low-key soft.”
Ngannou had previously declined an opportunity to face Paul after the Davis bout collapsed, but Paul now seems eager to revisit the possibility.
“I’ll fight Francis,” Paul said. “That’s a good idea, actually. I think maybe now he’ll take it, and be like, ‘Oh, shit.’” via MMAFighting
Despite the loss, Paul remains confident in his direction. He views the Joshua fight as a learning step rather than a setback, believing better conditioning, more preparation time, and smarter planning can change future outcomes.
With his willingness to call out major names still intact, Paul appears ready to keep pushing forward in boxing on his own terms.
