Anthony Joshua given ‘strict message’ to get Jake Paul out of boxing
Anthony Joshua revealed that he received a 'strict message' to remove Jake Paul from boxing. Joshua knocked Paul out in the sixth round of their match, leading to a broken jaw for Paul and a potential hiatus from the sport. While Joshua's actions may have sidelined Paul in boxing, it remains uncertain if this will end Paul's career in combat sports altogether.
- ▪Anthony Joshua stated he was tasked with getting Jake Paul out of boxing.
- ▪Joshua defeated Paul by knockout in the sixth round, resulting in a broken jaw for Paul.
- ▪Paul's return to boxing is uncertain due to his injury, and he may not fight at all in 2026.
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Boxing Anthony Joshua given ‘strict message’ to get Jake Paul out of boxing By Erich Richter Published June 3, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Anthony Joshua was just following orders. The English Olympic-gold-medal boxer said recently on the “Mr. Verzace Podcast” that he had received a “strict message” to get Jake Paul out of the sport. “There was a strict message that was given and a task that was laid upon me, and that was to get rid of Jake Paul, remove him from our beloved sport, which is boxing,” Joshua said on the podcast with a smile. “Whether that took me one round, whether that took me six rounds, I believe the job was well and truly done.
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