Jake Paul Says He Had 'Some Teeth Removed' After Breaking His Jaw During Heavyweight Fight: 'Lots of Pain'
- - Jake Paul Says He Had 'Some Teeth Removed' After Breaking His Jaw During Heavyweight Fight: 'Lots of Pain'
Escher WalcottDecember 21, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Jake Paul shared a health update after he broke his jaw during a heavyweight fight against Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19
The social media star said he had "some teeth removed" and would need to be on a liquids-only diet for a week
"Lots of pain and stiffness," Paul wrote on X after his surgery
Jake Paul is recovering from his injuries after he was defeated by Anthony Joshua in his latest heavyweight fight.
The YouTube star, 28, shared a health update on Instagram on Saturday, Dec. 20, revealing that he is on the mend, but still in pain, after undergoing surgery for a broken jaw following his match against Joshua, 36.
Sharing a photo of himself recovering in the hospital and a video of his X-ray, Paul wrote in his caption, "Surgery went well thanks for all the love and support."
"2 titanium plates on each side. Some teeth removed. Have to have only liquids for 7 days, so no @doghausdogs :(," he continued.
Paul’s fiancé, Jutta Leerdam, responded in the comments section of his post, writing, “My man ❤️.”
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Jake Paul posted an X-ray of his jaw after having surgery on Dec. 20
Paul lost to Joshua during their scheduled eight-round fight at Miami's Kaseyer Center on Friday, Dec. 19.
He was knocked down four times during the match by the former unified heavyweight champion, receiving the final landing punch during the sixth round, according to ESPN and Sky Sports.
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“I think my jaw is broken," Paul said, while spitting blood, after the match, per the New York Post. "It’s definitely broke. But that was a nice little ass-whooping from one of the best to ever do it."
The former Vine star later thanked the medical team at Miami University Hospital for taking “amazing care of me" in an X post after his surgery.
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Jake Paul lost to Anthony Joshua in their Dec. 19 heavyweight fight
Paul’s loss against Joshua marks his second defeat in his fighting career, and his first by knockout.
Despite his significant injuries, the social-media-star-turned-professional-boxer shared his gratitude for taking part in the fight in an Instagram post.
“Great experience. I love this sport. Time to rest, recover and return to cruiserweight," wrote Paul, adding, "Who do you want to see me fight?”
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