While he is certainly controversial, Jake Paul does draw in massive numbers for the sport of boxing. However, his time in the sport may be coming to an abrupt ending.
The influencer spoke with Ariel Helwani on Monday and revealed that he still has not recovered from his double broken jaw that came at the hands of Anthony Joshua. That injury was sustained last December, and it has been almost five months since he received the decimating right hook.
If Paul were to be unable to return to boxing, it is unclear what direction his career would head in. For now, he revealed it’s up to the doctors to determine how long his fighting career can go on, as a broken jaw can be devastating for a boxer to recover from.
Here’s why the YouTuber-turned-boxer may have to call it quits in the ring.
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Why Jake Paul may never box again
On Monday’s airing of The Ariel Helwani Show, Paul revealed there was a serious chance he potentially will never be able to box again, depending on how severe his jaw x-rays are. The influencer is still recovering from his broken jaw obtained in his December fight against heavyweight Anthony Joshua.
Here is Paul discussing the situation with Helwani, and what his next steps are in determining his career’s future:
Wow. Jake Paul reveals there’s a real possibility he may never fight again due to complications stemming from the broken jaw he suffered against Anthony Joshua:
“I’m getting some new scans in a couple of days on the jaw to get an update on the healing process.
We’ll see what my… pic.twitter.com/x1TUuVXN34
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) May 11, 2026
“We’ll see what my doctors say and if I can even fight again,” Paul said. “That is definitely within the realm of possibility.”
Paul continued, saying, “I think it just depends on how the bone heals. There’s also a tooth missing here, and I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to get some sort of implant.
“We just have to wait and figure out what the smartest thing is for me.”
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Jake Paul broken jaw injury
After receiving a massive right hook from Joshua during their December fight, Paul revealed after the fight that it resulted in a broken jaw.
The moment Anthony Joshua knocked Jake Paul out! #JakeJoshua pic.twitter.com/TiP0ovbpzf
— Netflix (@netflix) December 20, 2025
Paul shared a picture of his X-rays on a social media post after the fight. The influencer-turned-boxer’s jaw was broken in two separate spots, which meant he would be out of boxing for a while.
Jake Paul suffered a 𝒅𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 broken jaw during his fight against Anthony Joshua, Paul revealed on social media 😬 pic.twitter.com/b1IUfcpvO5
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) December 20, 2025
Paul has yet to step foot into a boxing ring since he was battered in December 2025. He has still been recovering and undergoing more tests to see when a return can be on the table, if at all.
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How long will it take Jake Paul’s jaw to heal?
It is unclear at the moment when Paul’s jaw will be fully recovered. According to the Cleveland Clinic, a broken jaw can take “a few months” to heal. Since Paul’s jaw was broken in two separate places, it may take an even longer recovery time than what comes from a regular broken jaw.
The Florida State Athletic Commission says Paul must be medically cleared before returning. Due to his broken jaw injury, he received “an indefinite medical suspension” per Boxing Scene.
Jake Paul has received an indefinite medical suspension after suffering a broken jaw in his KO defeat to Anthony Joshua last month.
The Florida State Athletic Commission says Paul must be medically cleared before returning.#JakeJoshua pic.twitter.com/DNHFfGvruO
— BoxingScene.com (@boxingscene) January 6, 2026
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