Summary
Anthony Joshua fought Jake Paul in a boxing match that drew a large television audience despite being criticized for its lackluster performance. The fight ended with Joshua winning in the sixth round, yet the event didn't add significant prestige to Joshua's career. The match highlights a trend in boxing where high-profile events are driven more by commercial appeal than traditional sporting merit.
Key Facts
- Anthony Joshua won a boxing match against Jake Paul in the sixth round.
- The fight was held at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
- Joshua's victory was part of a large event that was broadcasted on Netflix.
- Jake Paul, originally a YouTuber, has turned to professional boxing but is not considered an elite boxer.
- The referee had to encourage the fighters to engage more during the fight.
- Joshua earned a large sum of money from the fight, reported to be around £210 million.
- The match showed a shift in boxing towards entertainment-driven events rather than traditional sporting contests.
- The fight did not significantly add to Joshua's professional legacy as a boxer.
