Did Joe Rogan just call for Jake Paul's retirement from boxing? 'Don't do this…'

Joe Rogan warned Jake Paul after his loss to Anthony Joshua, advising him to reconsider a long boxing career due to potential neurological risks.

Updated on: Dec 25, 2025, 20:20:58 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Joe Rogan has delivered a serious warning to Jake Paul following his loss to Anthony Joshua at the Kaseya Center in Miami last weekend.

Joe Rogan issued a stark warning to Jake Paul after his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua (YouTube)

The 28-year-old American, who has moved from YouTube fame to the realm of professional boxing, was clearly outperformed during the match before being knocked down by a powerful right hand in the sixth round.

Officials promptly stopped the fight, declaring Joshua the winner by technical knockout.

'I'll come back,' vows Jake Paul

Despite the defeat, Paul maintained a defiant stance regarding his future in boxing.

“I think my jaw is broken. But that was good, I'll come back and get a world championship belt at some point,” he stated after the match.

The UFC commentator, on the other hand, provided some sobering counsel during his podcast.

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'There's a price that you pay', Joe Rogan warns Jake Paul

While discussing the bout on the Joe Rogan Experience, he encouraged Paul to rethink a lengthy career in the ring.

“Don't do this very long because there's a price that you pay that is not worth it,” Rogan said.

He highlighted the significant neurological repercussions that fighters frequently endure following prolonged exposure to trauma.

“That price is depression, deep depression. A severe brain imbalance that is going to lead you to addiction. It leads so many people to impulsive behaviour,” he elaborated.

Paul commenced his boxing career in 2020 and achieved multiple victories over former MMA fighters. He triumphed over a returning Mike Tyson on Netflix last year in a match that was more of a spectacle than a true competition.

Jake says ‘I want kids so bad’

He is currently facing an extensive recovery period from an injury before he can return to the ring.

Meanwhile, he plans to travel to Milan to support his fiancée, Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, during the 2026 Winter Olympics, as he mentioned on his brother Logan's “Impaulsive” podcast.

Paul is also contemplating fatherhood.

“I have such baby fever. Like, I want kids so bad,” he told his brother

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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