Jake Paul undergoes second surgery on broken jaw after Joshua defeat

Jake Paul has undergone a second surgery on his broken jaw two months after his knockout defeat by Anthony Joshua, admitting he failed to follow recovery advice.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered a double fracture during his sixth-round stoppage loss to the former heavyweight world champion.

Paul revealed on social media that the hardware used to repair the initial break had begun to fail.

The American confessed that his inability to rest caused the plates and screws to come loose, necessitating a return to hospital.

Paul admits ignoring medical advice

Writing on Instagram, Paul explained the necessity of the follow-up procedure to his followers on Friday.

He acknowledged that his own actions had contributed to the setback in his rehabilitation.

“Had to get another jaw surgery. The screws and plates were coming loose because apparently I didn’t rest for the past 2 months.”

The 27-year-old shared footage documenting his return to the operating room and images of the intended surgical outcome.

Paul’s manager Nakisa Bidarian had initially estimated a recovery timeline of five to six weeks immediately following the bout.

That schedule has now been extended significantly as the “Problem Child” attempts to heal fully from the punishing encounter.

Recovering from a brutal defeat

The highly publicised fight was broadcast live on Netflix to an audience of 33 million viewers.

Despite the emphatic nature of the finish, Joshua praised his opponent’s resilience in the aftermath of the contest.

The British heavyweight noted Paul’s determination to continue despite absorbing heavy punishment.

“Jake Paul has done really well tonight. He got up time and time again. It takes a real man to do that.”

Paul skipped the post-fight press conference to receive immediate medical attention at Miami University Hospital.

He must now prioritise rest to ensure his return to the ring is not delayed further.