Jake Paul’s night did not end when the final bell rang. After losing to Anthony Joshua on Friday, the YouTuber turned boxer sat down for Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast the very next day. The episode was released on Tuesday, and Paul looked battered and bruised. His voice sounded strained, his face showed swelling, and the physical toll of the fight was impossible to ignore.
Instead of focusing only on the loss, Jake tried to reframe what happened in the ring. He insisted that he performed better than people believed and even claimed he won some of the early rounds. That comment quickly became the main talking point.
What Jake Paul Said After The Loss And Why It Didn’t Match The Fight
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During the podcast appearance, Paul went into detail about the physical damage he was dealing with after the fight. He revealed that he had undergone surgery and had four metal plates inserted, adding that he had already lost some teeth during the procedure. “It’s like there’s a baseball in there,” Paul said. “Four titanium plates. It’s literally snapped, bro, completely snapped.”
Even while describing those injuries, Paul continued to defend his performance. He claimed, “I won two rounds, then he won two, then I got dropped.” He later expanded on that point, saying, “I was doing good, I just think my cardio, just the mental pressure of the big guy and sparring the big people is different on the 10-ounce gloves. But it was a great experience, I learnt a lot in there.”
At one point, the physical toll interrupted him mid thought. Paul paused before admitting, “I can’t really f***ing talk.” He also pointed to his preparation, saying, “I should have gone to altitude training. I wish I had more than three weeks I think, to prepare. To put on more muscle. I should have gone to altitude training, that was my biggest mistake. I just needed to have that extra level of cardio for this and that can only come from altitude.” His mother, Pam, who appeared on the podcast as well, added that Paul’s cardio was further affected after he was sick for 10 days during training camp.
Taken together, the explanation painted a clear picture of how much the fight took out of him. But it also set the stage for the backlash that followed, as fans weighed his reasoning against what they saw inside the ring.
How Fans Reacted And Why Jake Paul’s Post Fight Narrative Fell Apart
Fans did not hold back once the clips went viral, and the tone online turned brutal almost immediately. One comment summed up the disbelief bluntly, writing, “lmao most deluded person ever … didnt even land a punch.”
Others zeroed in on the presence of his mother during the podcast. When Pam suggested illness affected his cardio, one fan responded, “Aww his mommy was there to validate the delusion.”
Some reactions went even further, questioning Jake’s condition after the fight. “Definitely brain damage, if he had any brains at all,” one comment read, while another added, “He obviously has a concussion and forgets he dropped to his knees and hugged AJ’s waist 8 times while running in circles.” The language was harsh, but it showed how little patience fans had for his breakdown of the fight.
Others focused on the specifics of his claims. One viewer pushed back on the round-by-round argument, writing, “Bro really out here saying he ‘won two rounds’ like we didn’t all watch AJ turn him into a human punching bag for six straight. 3 weeks prep? Nah, try 3 years of actual heavyweight training.” That reaction captured the core issue fans kept circling back to.
In the end, the backlash was not just about losing. It was about the gap between Jake’s narrative and the footage everyone could replay. Once that disconnect took hold, the criticism only grew louder.
Published: Dec 24, 2025 01:35 pm