Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua were immediately suspended from boxing after their brutal fight concluded.
The suspension is standard procedure following any professional bout of this level.
Both fighters stepped into the ring under official regulations and agreed medical rules.
Those rules automatically trigger mandatory rest periods once the fight ends.
Despite the dramatic knockout, the suspension is not a punishment.
It is designed to protect fighters after the physical toll of a professional contest.
Details of the Paul vs Joshua fight
Paul faced his toughest challenge yet against the two-time heavyweight champion.
The fight was scheduled for eight rounds, each lasting three minutes.
Both fighters wore regulation 10oz gloves inside a full-sized boxing ring.
Unlike previous bouts, Paul could not rely on facing older or crossover opponents.
Joshua, an Olympic gold medallist, was widely expected to dominate the contest.
While many predicted a quick finish, it took Joshua six rounds to secure victory.
The knockout ended the fight decisively and confirmed the gap in experience.
Mandatory medical checks and rest period
After the bout, both fighters were immediately examined by medical professionals.
The Florida Athletic Commission enforces a compulsory suspension after every fight.
At minimum, fighters must rest for seven days following a professional bout.
Day one of the suspension begins the day after the fight takes place.
During this time, boxers are not allowed to train or compete competitively.
The rule exists to reduce the risk of long-term injury or brain trauma.
How long could the suspension actually last?
Seven days is only the minimum suspension period under boxing regulations. Fighters are generally advised to rest three days for every round completed.
Because the fight went six rounds, that could mean up to 18 days off. If the bout had reached eight rounds, the suspension could reach 24 days.
However, knockout losses trigger stricter rules than standard decisions. If a boxer loses by TKO, they receive an automatic 30-day suspension.
A full knockout, like Paul suffered, can result in a 60-day suspension.
What Fighters said before the fight
Joshua was extremely confident ahead of stepping into the ring.
“I’ll just outclass this kid. I’m a serious fighter,” he said beforehand.
He stressed that experience and discipline separated him from Paul.
“You’re going to get f**ked up. It is what it is,” Joshua added bluntly. Joshua said he believed the fight would end decisively in his favor.
Paul insisted the pressure was entirely on Joshua.
He claimed the fight was a “lose-lose” situation for the former champion.
“I’ve already won,” Paul said before the bout.
He added that he felt free and had nothing to lose entering the ring. Paul framed the fight as proof of belief and possibility rather than results.
“This is about showing kids what’s possible,” he said.
Despite the loss, Paul once again proved willing to step into elite competition
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