Jake Paul's boxing dreams may have been shattered along with his jaw. The child star and YouTuber who has made millions promoting his own boxing matches is undergoing more tests on injuries he suffered during his knockout defeat to former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua on December 19.
Uncertain Future for the Social Media Star
'I'm getting some new scans in a couple of days on the jaw to get an update on the healing process,' Paul told podcaster Ariel Helwani. 'We'll see what my doctors say and if I can even fight again. That is definitely within the realm of possibility.'
The loss to Joshua dropped Paul's lifetime record to 12-2, although Julio César Chávez Jr. stands as the only true boxer he ever defeated. Paul's other victories came against converted MMA fighters, like Nate Diaz, and even diminutive former NBA star Nate Robinson.
Recovery Progress and Next Steps
The good news for Paul is that he feels like he's improving. 'It does feel a lot better as the weeks and time go by,' he said. '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,' Paul added. He is currently engaged to Dutch speedskater and Olympic gold medalist Jutta Leerdam.
