Jake Paul suffered a broken jaw in two places during his December 2025 heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua in Miami, leading to a second career loss in 14 professional fights [1, 2]. He underwent surgery to fit two titanium plates and had some teeth removed following the fight [1].
Now 29 years old, Paul is still undergoing scans and medical monitoring to evaluate the healing progress of his jaw and dental implants [1, 2]. He said, "Most definitely [my boxing career could be over]. It just depends on how the bone heals. Then, also, there’s a tooth missing. I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to get an implanted tooth of some sort. I’m not sure how much time that’s going to add to things, but we just have to see and figure out what the smartest thing is for me" [2].
Despite the injuries, Paul remains active, performing mitt work and training while awaiting medical clearance to spar again [1, 2]. His business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, said in early May 2026 that Paul is considering a return to the cruiserweight division [1].
Paul’s fight against Joshua was a step up from his previous opponents, who were mainly past-their-prime fighters or athletes from other sports [1, 2]. After the loss, Paul dropped out of the WBA cruiserweight rankings [1]. Paul said he has no regrets about the bout, describing it as a "win on so many different levels" and a "net positive" for his businesses and fighting experience. He added, "I just really will fight anybody... I’m here for entertainment purposes" [2].
Paul has stated he will receive new scans soon to get updates on his jaw’s healing and expects doctors to provide a clearer timeline on whether he can fight again [1]. His next steps hinge on medical assessments and the recovery of his jaw and dental implants.
