Overview
- Paul posted hospital photos and videos announcing the follow‑up procedure, with fiancée Jutta Leerdam by his side and edited clips depicting a mechanized jaw.
- The new operation comes two months after his Dec. 19 sixth‑round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, which fractured his jaw in two places.
- His initial Dec. 20 surgery inserted titanium plates on both sides of the jaw and included tooth removal, with Paul later acknowledging ongoing pain and a liquid diet.
- The setback is expected to delay any immediate return, putting prior talk of a late‑2026 comeback and potential matchups, including a Tommy Fury rematch and a UK bout, on hold.
- Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has floated a late‑summer ring return for the former champion, suggesting July is possible pending Joshua’s readiness to resume camp.