JUST IN: THE "UNSEEN" X-RAYS SHOWING TITANIUM PLATES INSIDE JAKE PAUL’S BROKEN JAW
"My jaw is broken." Jake Paul breaks the silence after Joshua's knockout, revealing surgery details and a 6-week recovery plan.
Word is Jake Paul got messed up pretty good in that fight with Anthony Joshua, but it doesn’t seem career-ending, at least from what we know. He broke his jaw in two spots on December 19, 2025, in Miami and had to get surgery. He mentioned titanium plates and dental work, and he's on a liquid diet for a week.
Normally, an injury like that sets you back for a few weeks, but it's not unusual in fighting sports, and there's a standard fix. What we haven't heard yet is important. Besides the jaw and dental work, his team hasn't said anything about other injuries.
So, what went down in the fight, and how did Joshua stop it in Round 6 with a broken jaw?
Basically, it was a famous online dude trying his luck against a former heavyweight champ with a big punch. Early on, Jake Paul tried to be quick, pick his shots, and not get caught up in long exchanges. Joshua was calm and careful at first, trying to get his timing right and waiting for openings.
That changed as the fight went on. News sources said that Paul “got away from” Joshua in the first four rounds before Joshua figured him out, knocked him down twice in the fifth, and finished it with a “big right hand” in the sixth that broke Paul's jaw in two places.
The important thing about the injury is how the fight ended. A solid shot to the lower face is a common way to break your jaw, and that seems to be what happened here. According to news reports from December 20, 2025, Anthony Joshua said,
“It took me a bit, but I finally landed the right hand.”
Jake Paul’s reaction after the fight also showed something was really wrong. He was spitting blood and talking about his jaw before any official word came out. News sources from December 20, 2025, quoted Jake Paul as saying,
“I think my jaw is broken… It’s for sure broken, but man, that was good.”
After that, everyone started focusing on treatment. News reported that Joshua knocked Paul down twice in the fifth round and twice more in the sixth before they stopped the fight. Paul didn't go to the post-fight press conference because he was dealing with the injury. The usual media stuff got replaced with a trip to the hospital.
Paul’s promoter talked about how quickly things turned medical. According to news reports from December 20, 2025, Most Valuable Promotions CEO Nakisa Bidarian said,
“He showered and drove himself to the hospital.”
He also said,
“A broken jaw is very common in sports, especially boxing or MMA. It takes about four to six weeks to recover.”
That doesn't mean he'll be fighting again right away, but it gives you an idea of how serious it is. A jaw broken in two places usually means dealing with pain, a limited diet, keeping your mouth clean, and not doing any contact training until you get the okay. That usually means no sparring, no hitting the pads hard, and not risking another injury while the bone heals.
Did Jake Paul actually break his jaw? What's confirmed about the surgery, the hospital, and all the injuries?
Yeah, Jake Paul said he broke his jaw in two places, and a lot of news outlets are saying the same thing. The sure facts are these: jaw broken in two places, bleeding from the mouth after the fight, surgery, titanium plates, and dental work where they took out some teeth. He's also mentioned pain, stiffness, and being on a liquid diet for a week.
In an online message from December 20, 2025, Jake Paul wrote,
“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 yummy dogs :(.”
News also said that Joshua ended the fight with a big punch to Paul’s jaw, knocking him down for the final time, and that Paul posted the X-ray and updates after surgery. That agrees with news reports that Paul thanked the doctors at Miami University Hospital after surgery.
What hasn't been said is just as important. Jake Paul's side hasn't said anything about a concussion, broken eye socket, broken nose, rib injury, or anything else other than the broken jaw and dental work. So, if you're wondering about all the injuries, right now the only ones we know for sure are the broken jaw and the related dental and surgical stuff.
Just so you know, doctors say that jaw fractures usually need weeks to heal and a restricted diet after they're fixed, especially if you need plates or something to keep the jaw stable.
THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING
Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.
Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.
Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.
“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”
Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”
Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.
This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.
Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.
CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28
Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.
Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.
Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.
Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.
It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.
On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.
Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.
Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.
Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before.