Two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has hailed YouTuber-turned boxer, Jake Paul, for his performance during their Miami fight on Friday.

Recall that Paul started the fight in survival mode, keeping well out of Joshua’s way.

The 28-year-old also refused to engage before the Briton finally closed the distance and inflicted some pain on him.

The American suffered a fractured jaw while enduring six rounds against Joshua, who acknowledged that he wasn’t at his best during the fight.

“It wasn’t the best performance,”Joshua admitted after the fight (via Metro UK).

“The end goal was to get Jake Paul, pin him down and hurt him. That has been the request leading up. That was on my mind.

“It took a bit longer than expected, but the right hand finally found the destination. Jake Paul – he’s done really well tonight. I want to give him his props. He got up time and time again. It takes a real man to do that.”