Jake Paul’s first knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in Miami sparks viral reaction from Denver Broncos star Jahdae Barron

Friday night in Miami ended much differently than Jake Paul expected. The YouTuber turned boxer suffered the second loss of his career, but this one hit harder than the rest. It was his first knockout defeat, and it came at the hands of Anthony Joshua.

Once the final punch landed, the focus quickly shifted from the ring to social media, where reactions poured in from all corners of the sports world.One of the most unexpected reactions came from the NFL. Denver Broncos cornerback Jahdae Barron saw the moment and jumped straight into the conversation. Not with analysis, not with sympathy, but with humor. Barron took to Instagram and wrote, “Run it, I need a free bag @jakepaul.”

The comment went viral fast, adding a lighter note to an otherwise rough night for Paul.

How Broncos defender Jahdae Barron found his moment after Jake Paul’s knockout loss

Inside the ring, the fight had its moments before falling apart. Paul lasted longer than many expected and pushed the bout into the later rounds. For a while, it looked awkward but competitive. Then the fifth round arrived and changed everything. Joshua dropped Paul twice, showing the kind of power that ends debates quickly. By the sixth round, it was over.

The former unified heavyweight champion made his point loud and clear.

After the stoppage, Joshua did not dwell on the win. Instead, he looked ahead and called out a familiar rival. “Put down (your) Twitter fingers and put on some gloves and come and fight me,” Joshua said, turning his attention toward Tyson Fury.Paul was honest in defeat. He admitted the night took a serious physical toll and revealed that his jaw was broken.

Still, he made it clear he is not done. Paul said he plans to take time off before returning “to go for the cruiserweight world title.”Barron’s comment hit differently once fans remembered his background. Long before becoming an NFL defensive back, Barron spent time boxing as a kid. He has spoken openly about how those early years helped shape his game. “I used to box, sixth, seventh grade,” he said. “So just understanding…you see a lot of things faster in your periphery…so if I can see the receiver right there (gestures right) and can still have vision on the quarterback (gestures forward), I can see a lot of things.

So, people don’t understand that. And then, you’re opened up to guard a lot of things in a shuffle and things like that.”Hours spent moving in the ring helped him react quicker on the field. That background has paid off this season, where Barron has consistently shown sharp instincts and fast reactions.Also read: Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in round six to claim a hard-earned victory