Anthony Joshua didn’t need the whole eight rounds to be crowned winner in his Friday night fight on Netflix.
It was relatively a snooze fest through the first four rounds and fight referee Chris Young had to talk to both fighters, telling them essentially to wake up.
Joshua finally started letting his hands go in the fifth round as he landed clean shots on Paul who often fell to his knees whether from the knock down or out of fatigue.
Joshua set the boxing world on fire and gave viewers exactly what they wanted to see as he defeated Paul with 1:31 left in the sixth round by knockout on a right-handed jab that sent Paul to the floor with his brother Logan watching ringside.
Both Paul and Joshua might have walked away with reportedly $92 million following the fight, but that didn’t stop fans from going on social media to engage in discourse and conversation about the monumental moment.
Here’s what some had to say following the Paul-Joshua fight.
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua reactions
Boxing figures, other athletes, fans and celebrities alike flexed their thumbs, held discussion and shared their thoughts Friday night, relishing the loss of Paul, and basking in Joshua’s victory.