Overview
- Paul says doctors will not clear him to spar for four to six months as they assess how his jaw is healing after a recent operation.
- He suffered a double jaw fracture and a sixth‑round TKO loss to Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19, 2025.
- He underwent immediate surgery with titanium plates and tooth removals, then had a corrective procedure in February, with some reports saying earlier hardware had loosened.
- He plans to resume his career at cruiserweight, stating he intends to climb the rankings there rather than continue at heavyweight.
- At media for MVP’s May 16 MMA event on Netflix, he reaffirmed interest in MMA and exchanged onstage challenges with Francis Ngannou about a possible future matchup.