Jake Paul Calls Out Canelo After Brutal KO

Jake Paul may be nursing a serious injury, but his confidence remains very much intact. Just hours after suffering a knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in Miami, the YouTuber-turned-pro boxer revealed he’s dealing with a double fracture of the jaw, then immediately turned the conversation toward his next big target: Canelo Alvarez.

Paul confirmed the injury himself, sharing an X-ray that showed the damage done during Friday night’s bout. Rather than signaling a long recovery and quiet time away from the spotlight, the post did the opposite. In a bold and eyebrow-raising move, Paul suggested he’d be ready to face Canelo in a matter of days, a statement that instantly reignited debate about his ambitions and approach to the sport.

Despite the setback, Paul’s tone has been anything but defeated. From his hospital bed, he leaned into humor, joking about the situation while his brother Logan Paul stood by, turning a tough moment into a characteristically public display of resilience. It’s a familiar pattern for Jake, absorbing criticism, injury, or loss, then flipping it into momentum.

The fight itself told a different story. Joshua controlled much of the match, applying steady pressure and scoring multiple knockdowns before closing the contest in the sixth round. While the bout was physical and decisive, it ended on a respectful note, with both fighters showing sportsmanship once Paul was back on his feet.

Now, with a broken jaw and a bruised record, Jake Paul is once again doing what he does best: keeping the boxing world talking. Whether a Canelo showdown is realistic or not, one thing is clear, Paul has no intention of disappearing quietly.