Joe Rogan Urges Jake Paul to Rethink Boxing After Devastating Broken Jaw
Combat sports commentator Joe Rogan has issued a stark warning to social media star-turned-boxer Jake Paul, urging him to reconsider his continued career in boxing following a brutal sixth-round knockout loss to former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. In that bout, Paul suffered a double fractured jaw, a serious injury that required surgical repair with multiple titanium plates. Yahoo Sports+1
Rogan, a popular podcast host and former UFC analyst, addressed Paul’s injury on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience. He stressed that while Paul has earned considerable money and fame through boxing, the physical and neurological toll of repeated blows to the head is not worth the long-term consequences. Yahoo Sports
Rogan’s Caution: “There’s a Price to Pay”
On his show, Rogan described the toll that severe head trauma can have on fighters, warning that repeated damage can lead to “deep depression, severe brain imbalance, and addiction,” and urging Paul not to continue risking his health for the sport. He suggested that the powerful punch that broke Paul’s jaw could have caused significant internal trauma, emphasizing that there is a finite capacity for how many heavy blows a person can endure. Yahoo Sports
“Don’t do this very long,” Rogan advised, highlighting that the risks of long-term brain damage and associated mental health issues are not worth the payoff — even with the large purses that high-profile fights generate. Yahoo Sports
Paul’s Injury and Recovery
Paul’s injury occurred at the Kaseya Center in Miami, where Joshua’s decisive right hand fractured his jaw in two places. After the fight, Paul confirmed the severity of the damage and underwent surgery, which included the placement of titanium plates and the removal of several teeth. He has since been limited to a liquid diet while he recovers. Marca
Despite the setback, Paul has remained publicly optimistic about his future, acknowledging the challenge and sharing plans to support his fiancée Jutta Leerdam at the 2026 Winter Olympics while he heals. He has also expressed personal goals outside the sport, including a desire to start a family. Yahoo Sports
What’s Next for Jake Paul?
Though Rogan’s warning centers on health and longevity, Paul appears focused on his recovery and future in combat sports, even calling out other fighters and indicating an interest in future competition once healed. His comments suggest he’s not ready to step away from boxing despite the severity of his injuries. SI
As Paul recovers and weighs his options, Rogan’s message underscores a growing conversation in boxing and combat sports about when — or if — fighters should walk away before long-term damage outweighs
