Anthony Joshua KOs Jake Paul: Live Results | Now On Netflix

Anthony Joshua KOs Jake Paul in Round 6 of Judgment Day on Netflix. See the full results, undercard details and what this win means for boxing.

The most hyped heavyweight bout of the streaming era is happening RIGHT NOW on Netflix. Anthony Joshua faces Jake Paul in what is being billed as “Judgment Day”, a clash that has divided the boxing world and captured the attention of millions globally.

December 19–20, 2025 | Kaseya Center, Miami

Anthony Joshua did exactly what boxing purists demanded. The former two time heavyweight champion knocked out Jake Paul in Round 6 of their Netflix “Judgment Day” main event, delivering a brutal, decisive finish that proved the gap between elite heavyweight boxing and crossover celebrity is still very real.​

Joshua vs Paul: How the Knockout Happened

Official Result: Anthony Joshua defeats Jake Paul by KO, Round 6​
Records: Joshua moves to 29-4 (26 KOs); Paul falls to 12-2 (7 KOs)​

Joshua spent the early rounds breaking Paul down behind a heavy jab and smart footwork, calmly walking the YouTuber turned boxer onto stiff shots and systematically taking away his confidence. The weight advantage and reach edge were obvious as the fight wore on, with Joshua controlling distance and tempo almost at will.​

In Round 6, Joshua finally closed the show. He backed Paul into a corner and unloaded a savage combination of sharp right hands and crushing hooks that left Paul badly hurt and unable to defend himself. The referee stepped in and waved off the contest, confirming the knockout as the arena exploded and Joshua simply turned away, knowing his job was done.​

There was no controversy, no debate, no need for judges’ scorecards. Elite heavyweight power and experience ended the fight cleanly.

Tale of the Tape: Size and Experience Told the Story

From the opening bell, Joshua fought like a man who understood the assignment: no playing with his food, no room for controversy. He kept his shape, maintained range and punished Paul whenever the American overreached trying to land something big.

Paul showed heart and commitment, but he simply could not match Joshua’s timing, physicality and veteran composure at true heavyweight level.

What This Win Means for Anthony Joshua and West Africa

For Joshua, this knockout is more than just another win. It is a reputation reset after the questions raised by past defeats. Starching Jake Paul on a global Netflix stage restores his aura as one of the most dangerous heavyweight punchers in the world and strengthens his case for future mega fights.​​

For West African and Nigerian fans, this victory carries extra weight. Joshua, born in the UK to Nigerian parents and deeply proud of his roots, once again represented African excellence on the biggest stage. His dominant performance sends a clear message: elite preparation, discipline and championship pedigree still beat hype and viral fame.

Ghanaian and Nigerian viewers, who followed every second of Judgment Day, saw their region’s most high profile boxing son step up under bright lights and deliver exactly what he promised, destruction, not discussion.

Jake Paul’s Reality Check: Respect Earned, Limits Exposed

Jake Paul came into this fight promising a “biblical upset” and predicting a knockout of Joshua. Instead, he met the harsh reality of world level heavyweight boxing.​

To his credit:

• He shared the ring with an Olympic gold medallist and former unified champion.
• He survived multiple rounds under serious pressure.
• He showed toughness and refused to quit until the referee was forced to step in.

But the fight also exposed his ceiling. Against aging MMA legends and fellow crossover opponents, Paul’s power and athleticism can shine. Against a true, prime condition heavyweight like Joshua, bigger, stronger, sharper and vastly more experienced, those weapons were nowhere near enough.​

Paul leaves Miami with his stock dented but not destroyed. He proved he is a legitimate professional boxer, but also that there is a level in this sport no amount of fame can shortcut.

Full Card: Undercard Fights That Set the Stage

Judgment Day wasn’t just about Joshua and Paul. The undercard delivered real, high level boxing before the main event.​

Alycia Baumgardner vs Leila Beaudoin
Result: Alycia Baumgardner defeats Leila Beaudoin via unanimous decision (117–110, 117–110, 118–109) to retain her titles.​

• Fought under 12 x 3 minute “men’s rules”, a landmark step in her push for equality in women’s boxing.​
• Used her superior technique and timing to outbox the gritty Canadian challenger over the distance.​

Anderson Silva vs Tyron Woodley
Result: Anderson Silva defeats Tyron Woodley via 2nd round TKO.​

• “The Spider” dropped Woodley with a flurry and forced a stoppage in the corner.
• Proved again that elite MMA striking can transition dangerously well into boxing, even at age 50.​

Other Key Results​

• Cherneka Johnson def. Amanda Galle – UD (99–91, 98–92, 97–93) to retain undisputed bantamweight crown.
• Caroline Dubois def. Camila Panatta – UD (99–90 x3) to keep her WBC lightweight belt.
• Yokasta Valle def. Yadira Bustillos – majority decision for interim WBC minimumweight title.
• Avious Griffin def. Justin Cardona – first round KO.
• Keno Marley def. Diarra Davis Jr – UD (40–35 x3).
• Jahmal Harvey def. Kevin Cervantes – UD (60–53 x3).

The result: a card that mixed spectacle with genuine championship stakes, perfect for a platform like Netflix.​

Netflix, Numbers and the Future of Boxing

Judgment Day was designed as a streaming super show. With 300+ million subscribers able to watch without extra PPV charges, the Joshua Paul fight is expected to surpass previous Netflix sports peaks.​

For boxing, this event shows that:

• Elite fighters like Joshua can benefit massively from global streaming exposure.
• Crossover stars like Paul can draw new demographics into the sport.
• The balance between entertainment and excellence matters, and on this night, excellence won decisively.

West African View: Why This Night Matters

From Accra to Lagos, this result hits differently. Anthony Joshua is more than a British star; he is a symbol of African and diaspora pride, with tattoos of the African continent and public acknowledgment of his Nigerian roots.

His knockout of Jake Paul:

• Reinforces the message that African born and African heritage athletes sit at the very top of global sport.
• Serves as a reminder that while influencer culture can create stars, it cannot fake legacy, discipline and ring IQ.
• Gives Ghanaian and Nigerian fans a moment to own on social media and in sports conversations around the world.

For a site like Debesties, this is the perfect intersection of global spectacle and African excellence, a story that belongs as much to West Africa as it does to Miami or Netflix.

Final Word: Judgment Delivered

Judgment Day promised answers to one big question: Can viral fame stand up to world class boxing pedigree inside the ropes?

Anthony Joshua answered with his fists.

Winner: Anthony Joshua by 6th round KO​
Statement: Elite heavyweight boxing still reigns.
Message to the world: You can stream the sport, you can modernize the business, but inside the ring, the old truths still apply.

On this night, in front of hundreds of millions around the world, West Africa’s most famous heavyweight son reminded everyone what real boxing looks like.

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