Is Jake Paul Suing Anthony Joshua?
No, Jake Paul is not suing Anthony Joshua. The rumors started after his sixth-round knockout loss and broken jaw on December 19, 2025, but his legal team is actually going after online critics who claim the fight was fixed or scripted. Social media blew up with conspiracy theories, and Paul’s promoter Nakisa Bidarian confirmed they’re pursuing defamation cases against the loudest voices.
What Sparked the Lawsuit Rumors?
Fans and haters questioned why Joshua—a two-time heavyweight champ—didn’t end it sooner. Some said Joshua pulled punches early to drag it out for Netflix views, or there was a secret deal to make Paul look good. Viral posts got hundreds of thousands of likes, including one from a guy pretending to be a lawyer alleging a “pact” that Joshua broke. That’s when Paul’s camp hit back hard.
YouTube channels and Twitter accounts twisted it into “Jake suing AJ for the jaw injury,” but that’s fake. No court filings against Joshua exist—it’s all about silencing the fixed-fight noise.
Paul’s Team Targets Fixed-Fight Claimers
Nakisa Bidarian went on Ariel Helwani’s show and said their lawyers are “actively going after a number of people.” He called out promoter Lou DiBella for posting the fight wasn’t real and Joshua held back. One post with 200k likes claimed Joshua sacrificed pay to KO Paul late—Bidarian called it “astonishing fabrication.”
Paul himself hasn’t commented much beyond surgery updates, but his brother Logan defended the strategy as legit boxing. No one’s suing Joshua; they’re protecting the $184 million event’s reputation.
Why People Think the Fight Was Fixed
Paul survived four rounds against a guy who KOs heavyweights easy. He clinched a lot, landed few clean shots, then got dropped multiple times in round five before the sixth-round finish. Skeptics say Joshua toyed with him. Plus Paul’s celeb status fuels “scripted” talk every fight. But broken jaw, hospital trip, and titanium plates? Hard to fake that damage.
Legal Reality: Defamation, Not Fighter vs Fighter
US defamation laws hit hard if statements damage business. Paul’s MVP Promotions lost cred with fixed claims hurting future PPVs. They can sue for lost revenue if proven malicious. DiBella mocked them online, daring a lawsuit. So far, no suits filed publicly, but Bidarian says action’s underway.
Viral YouTube thumbnails scream “Jake SUES Joshua $700M!”—pure clickbait. Fact checks confirm zero evidence Paul targeted Joshua.
Final Verdict
Jake Paul isn’t suing Anthony Joshua—that’s misinformation. His camp is lawyering up against fixed-fight accusers to shut down rumors. Fight was real, injury legit, drama manufactured online. Expect more lawsuits against critics, but Paul vs Joshua stays in the ring.
