In a match that attracted significant attention, Anthony Joshua, the British heavyweight, won by knockout in the sixth round against Jake Paul. Throughout the fight, Joshua sent his opponent to the canvas several times, and the referee was forced to stop the bout when Paul could not rise before the count was complete.
From the very beginning of the match, Paul tried to use movement and clinches to avoid Joshua's powerful punches, which displeased the audience. Meanwhile, Joshua remained calm and gradually increased the pressure on his opponent. A key moment came in the fifth round when the Brit knocked Paul down twice, and in the sixth round, he finished the fight with a precise strike.
After the fight, Joshua noted that it was not his best performance, but he accomplished his task. He also acknowledged Paul's resilience, as he repeatedly got back up after being knocked down.
Interestingly, Joshua entered this fight as a replacement and reportedly received a substantial purse. The confrontation generated significant interest due to the contrast in experience between the former world champion and the popular blogger.
In the co-main event of the evening, Alicia Baumgardner successfully defended her titles in the super featherweight division, achieving a convincing victory over Leila Boudouan. Anderson Silva also won by technical knockout against Tyron Woodley, while Caroline Dubois defended her lightweight world champion title, winning by points against Camila Panatta.
