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Jake Paul reveals broken jaw needs scary surgery in hospital bed post after knockout

The influencer-turned-boxer took a vicious punch from Anthony Joshua that shattered his jaw in two places and caused even more injuries as Paul details.
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Dec 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Jake Paul looks on from the canvas against Anthony Joshua during a heavyweight boxing bout at Kayesa Center.
Dec 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Jake Paul looks on from the canvas against Anthony Joshua during a heavyweight boxing bout at Kayesa Center. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jake Paul may not be laughing his way to the bank, but he can go with his jaw wired shut after a brutal knockout at the hands of Anthony Joshua in his latest Netflix fight that led to an extensive surgery that Paul just revealed the painful details of.

The 28-year-old influencer-turned-pro-boxer lasted into the sixth round vs. the former heavyweight champion Joshua — a lot longer than experts expected. It was this brutal KO, though, that destroyed his jaw.

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Paul would do an interview after the fight while giving a shoutout to his fiancée Jetta Leerdam revealing his jaw was likely broken while spitting out blood.

He’d drive himself to the hospital and post his X-ray that confirmed it was not only broken, but broken in two places.

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On Saturday morning, Paul posted again revealing the extent of the injuries that required surgery:

“Surgery went well thanks for all the love and support. 2 titanium plates on each side. Some teeth removed. Have to have only liquids for 7 days so no @doghausdogs :(“

How much money Paul made to have his jaw broken

While he won’t be eating solid food for a while, what will make his jaw feel better is his shocking payday for the fight. It was probably all worth taking this punch and breaking his jaw for.

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Dec 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, UNITED STATES; Jake Paul is knocked down by Anthony Joshua during a heavyweight boxing bout at Kayesa Center. | Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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MATT RYAN

Matt Ryan is a dedicated sports journalist with over 20 years of experience in digital and linear media. After receiving a Masters in Journalism from USC, he’s worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo Sports, USA Today Sports Media Group, and Bally Sports, while holding various leadership roles along the way.

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