{"id":883701,"date":"2026-01-09T05:29:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/pros-react-after-anthony-joshua-kos-jake-paul-tank-would-have-knocked-him-out-faster\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T05:29:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T11:29:43","slug":"pros-react-after-anthony-joshua-kos-jake-paul-tank-would-have-knocked-him-out-faster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/09\/pros-react-after-anthony-joshua-kos-jake-paul-tank-would-have-knocked-him-out-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros react after Anthony Joshua KO\u2019s Jake Paul: \u201cTank would have Knocked him out faster!\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tonight\u2019s Netflix Boxing special in Miami was headlined by a heavyweight bout between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul.<\/p>\n

Joshua (29-4) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September of last year. Prior to that setback, the former Olympic Gold medalist had reeled off four straight victories which included knockout wins over Robert Helenius and former UFC<\/a> heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Jake Paul (12-2) had most previously competed in June of this year, where he defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by unanimous decision. \u2018The Problem Child\u2019 entered tonight\u2019s bout riding a six-fight winning streak, this while earning victories over Mike Tyson, Mike Perry, Ryan Bourland, Andre August and Nate Diaz<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tonight\u2019s \u2018Paul vs. Joshua\u2019 bout resulted in a much longer contest then most fans and analysts were anticipating. Although Jake spent a large majority of the fight running around to avoid the big shots of Joshua, that gameplan ultimately paid dividends as \u2018The Problem Child\u2019 was able to keep the fight going well into round six. However, Anthony Joshua eventually began to find a home for his power shots, and after dropping Jake Paul twice in round five, ultimately finished his opponent off with two more knockdowns in round six. It wasn\u2019t the most impressive showing for either man, but at least the fight looked real. <\/p>\n

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Official Results: Anthony Joshua def. Jake Paul via KO (punches) at 1:31 of Round 6<\/p>\n

Check out how the pros reacted to \u2018Paul vs. Joshua\u2019 below:<\/p>\n

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AJ must be feeling some serious pressure right now, surely this is scarier than any of his big fights \ud83e\udd37\ud83c\udffc\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n

\u2014 Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Not a fan of this Netflix production for the fights seems real poor or is that just me?<\/p>\n

\u2014 Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Everyone is saying IF Jake Paul wins the fight is fixed! WELL what happens if the paid fighter goes rogue against the script and sleeps Jake?! Does Paul and his team sue? Or just take the L and walk off with the experience?<\/p>\n

Who you got winning?!#PaulJoshua<\/a> #Netflix<\/a> #boxing<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Can we not have the national anthem at sporting events anymore? Let\u2019s just see the goddamn fight<\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Did he just walk out with Tekachi 69?! Oh PLEASE put him to sleep quick Anthony! PLEASE!!#PaulJoshua<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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He\u2019s walked out with a known grass!!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 DT (@darrentill2) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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20 years of hard hard training down the grid<\/p>\n

\u2014 DT (@darrentill2) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Hate that I\u2019m watching this<\/p>\n

\u2014 Arnold billy allen (@Arnoldbfa) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Jake was brave or stupid to get in that ring with Joshua<\/p>\n

\u2014 Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Joshuas size is knocking Jake around the ring. #jakepaulvsanthonyjoshua<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Jake Paul is already proving that boxing as a sport is kinda bullshit if you just refuse to play the game<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Wrestling is king<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kevin Lee MTP (@MoTownPhenom) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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This Joshua v Paul fight is\u2026.weird. By weird I mean Joshua isn\u2019t cutting ring off or throwing serious punches. Not a single straight right hand. Get your money boys. \ud83e\udd14<\/p>\n

\u2014 Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ah man never mind he sure was Trippin for getting in there. Joshua is too big for Jake Jake\u2019s already getting tired at the end of the fourth going into the fifth lotta weird stuff falling to the ground. Gotta find a new way to train for size not mattering.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Scared<\/p>\n

\u2014 Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Jake Paul shot more double-legs in a boxing match than I did in my entire UFC career. \ud83d\ude06 <\/p>\n

#JakeJoshua<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Diana Belbi\u021b\u0103 (@DianaBelbita) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Post-fight reactions to Anthony Joshua defeating Jake Paul this evening in Miami:<\/p>\n

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Cool to see it\u2019s real lol<\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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NOW THAT!! Was a RIGHT HAND!!!#PaulJoshua<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson (@CoreyA_MMA) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The big debacle!!!!! It\u2019s not a belt it\u2019s a necklace!!!!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 DT (@darrentill2) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Tank would have Knocked him out faster!!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Overall, it was an awkward fight and a disappointing performance by both men. #jakepaulvsanthonyjoshua<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Who would you like to see Joshua fight next following his KO victory over Paul this evening in Miami?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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