The American boxer and content creator Jake Paul admitted that the experience in his last engagement in the ring definitively modified his sports planning.

After facing one of the most physically demanding tests of his career, the promoter acknowledged that he will not seek a new confrontation against the London 2012 Olympic gold medalist, Anthony Joshua.

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The defeat suffered by Jake Paul last December at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, ended in the sixth round due to accumulated punishment.

The final impact of a right hand executed by the former British monarch caused a double fracture in his jaw, forcing the American to undergo various bone reconstruction processes in the following months.

The physical consequences of the combat in Miami

The severity of the bone injury represented a major obstacle to the North American boxer's return to high-performance training. During an interview given to the television program The Pat McAfee Show, Jake Paul analyzed in detail the clinical situation he faces and categorically ruled out agreeing to fight again against athletes in the full weight category who have Olympic records.

“The jaw heals and comes back stronger,” said the boxer when evaluating his physical recovery process. In the same speech, the athlete from Ohio added in relation to his immediate future in the rings: "I will probably no longer fight against Olympic gold medalist heavyweights. It's the smartest thing, right? I learned my lesson."

Despite having undergone surgery twice to correct structural damage to his face, Jake Paul clarified that his retirement from the discipline is not under consideration at this time. However, the athlete joked in the North American media by pointing out that the economic considerations of the guaranteed purses could vary the technical decisions of his work team. "But if the check is big enough, I'll fight anyone. I'll break it again," the promoter ironically concluded on The Pat McAfee Show.

Joshua's agenda after the confrontation

The sporting destiny of both competitors has taken different directions for the second half of the competition calendar. While Jake Paul's entourage continues to evaluate the medical deadlines necessary to authorize a formal return to the ring, the British boxer keeps his planning focused on regaining his leadership position in the heavyweight division.

Anthony Joshua's agenda includes an official reappearance on July 25 in Saudi Arabia, where he will face the Albanian fighter Kristian Prenga. This commitment will serve as a prelude to the final negotiations of the unification card that the United Kingdom fans are projecting for the month of November against the former World Boxing Council champion, Tyson Fury.