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THE Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight was a complete spectacle, and the statistics do not improve its image.
Paul appeared to be completely outmatched and seemed to hold back, resulting in a disappointing performance overall.
Anthony Joshua takes a punch from Jake PaulCredit: Reuters
Joshua lands a punch on PaulCredit: Reuters
However, the situation appears even worse when examining the numbers.
Neither fighter demonstrated effective striking during the match.
Paul threw only 56 punches over six rounds, with just 16 landing.
This results in a striking accuracy of only 29 percent against Joshua.
On the other hand, Joshua threw 146 punches at Paul, landing 48 of them.
Despite throwing significantly more punches than Paul, the accuracy rates were quite similar.
Only 33 percent of Joshua’s punches found their target.
Nonetheless, it was sufficient for him to secure a knockout in the sixth round.
It was a dismal performance for both fighters, leading to a lackluster presentation on Netflix.
Many fans expressed their discontent regarding this match on social media.
“That was so embarrassing for boxing,” one fan commented.
“Please don’t make Jake Paul a main event fight again,” another fan urged.
“As a society, we need to leave these Jake Paul fights in 2025,” a third fan suggested.
“Every time Jake Paul fights, the sport loses a year off its life,” a fourth fan added.
Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua - Latest Reaction
Jake Paul was down four times before Anthony Joshua emerged victorious.
The two-time heavyweight champion was anticipated to dominate the former YouTuber, but it took him SIX rounds to finish off the determined American.
Paul was knocked down four times during the fight, but fans, commentators, and even the referee criticized both fighters for their lack of engagement and punches thrown.
Joshua called out Tyson Fury after the match, while Paul revealed he had suffered a severe broken jaw.
LATEST NEWS & REACTIONFAQ
What was the outcome of the Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua fight?
Anthony Joshua won the fight by knockout in the sixth round.
How did both fighters perform in terms of striking?
Jake Paul landed 16 out of 56 punches (29% accuracy), while Anthony Joshua landed 48 out of 146 punches (33% accuracy).
What were fans' reactions to the fight?
Many fans expressed disappointment and embarrassment for boxing, calling for an end to Jake Paul's main event fights.
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