Jake Paul ‘may never be able to fight again’ after being battered and bruised by Anthony Joshua
“He may never be able to fight again,” Hearn said.
“People just think, ‘Oh, you just get your jaw wired, bolted together by a couple of screws, and on you go.’ There have been many fighters who have had their jaws broken that never boxed again.”
“We’re not actors here. It was one hundred per cent real, there was never any strategy, any deal, any script,” he stated.
Eddie Hearn has issued a stark warning that Jake Paul’s boxing career could be finished following the devastating double jaw fracture he sustained against Anthony Joshua
The promoter explained that Joshua had been seeking an opportunity to connect cleanly throughout the contest.
“AJ wanted to land clean as soon as possible. Unfortunately the only time he landed really clean was in the sixth round,” Hearn added.
Paul shared X-ray images revealing the extent of his injuries, showing fractures on both sides of his jaw, yet remained defiant about his future, declaring “give me Canelo in 10 days”.
Following the knockout, Paul transported himself to hospital where he underwent surgery to repair the damage.
In a social media update, he wrote: “Just got out of surgery. Everything went smooth. Thanks for all the love. Lots of pain and stiffness. Gotta eat liquids for 7 days S/o to the amazing team at Miami University hospital. Everyone was so gracious and caring.”
Despite the severity of the injury, Paul’s promoter Nikisa Bidarian offered a more optimistic outlook, suggesting a recovery period of between four and six weeks.
