PHOTO: Jake Paul has his jaw 'split in two' in fight against Anthony Joshua

Jake Paul (left) is tackled by Anthony Joshua (right). Photo: Esther Lin/MVP

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The defeat against Anthony Joshua was painful for Jake Paul , but it doesn't seem to make the former YouTuber give up on boxing. The now fighter, who had never been knocked out, went down in the sixth round on Friday night (19) and will still have a serious injury to treat during the end-of-year holidays. He suffered a fracture in his jaw, but is already thinking about his next challenge.

As soon as the fight ended, Jake Paul used social media, where he has millions of followers, to reveal a photo of his jaw x-ray. Even with the injury, which is expected to disrupt his Christmas and New Year's celebrations, he is already thinking about his next challenge: the Mexican Saul "Canelo" Álvarez.

"Jaw split in two. Give me Canelo in 10 days," Paul wrote, setting his sights on the next challenge.

Jake Paul suffers a fractured jaw after fight against Anthony Joshua. Photo: Reproduction

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Jake Paul confirms Anthony Joshua broke his jaw 🥶 https://t.co/W4ZuVBIXRc pic.twitter.com/YlgQ4TLnLz

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Jake Paul vows to continue boxing.

Despite suffering his first knockout and first serious injury in the sport, Jake Paul insists he has no intention of giving up the noble art.

The fighter, who was taken to the hospital after the fight and didn't even participate in the post-fight press conference, also revealed on social media that he will take some time to rest, but hopes to return to competition. However, he ruled out continuing in the heavyweight division and aims to return to the cruiserweight division (up to 90,7 kg).

"Time to rest, recharge, and return to the cruiserweight division," Jake wrote.

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