Jake Paul suggests that boxing career could be over due to jaw injuries
Published in Entertainment News
Jake Paul has suggested that he might not box again due to the injuries he suffered in his loss to Anthony Joshua.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer sustained a broken jaw in two places after being knocked out by the former heavyweight world champion in last December's fight and has indicated that the injuries could prevent him from stepping into the ring again.
Asked if his boxing future is in doubt, Paul told the Ariel Helwani Show: "Most definitely. I think it just depends on how the bone heals, and then also there's a tooth missing that I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to get an implant of some sort.
"I don't know 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."
Paul hasn't been permitted to spar again since the Joshua fight but hopes that imminent scans will provide more clarity on the recovery process.
The social media star said: "I'm getting some new scans in a couple of days, of the jaw, to get an update on the healing process. We'll see what the doctors say.
"I think I'll be able to get a more accurate timeframe, or can I even fight again? That is definitely in the realm of possibility.
"It does feel a lot better as weeks go by, but I definitely need to get cleared to be able to spar. I'm sort of staying in shape and enjoying some mitt work. I'm always in the gym regardless."
Paul had suggested earlier this year that he was planning to box again in late 2026 once his jaw had healed.
He told Sky Sports in March: "I love fighting. I love all sides of it, even the broken jaw and all the things that come with the sport. I'm probably pretty crazy but there's definitely more for me to accomplish in the ring.
"I think I can spar in four to five months. It's getting better day by day but it's definitely still annoying.
"We'll see what happens when I get back to sparring and how it feels, but potentially could fight in November or December."












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