Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxing sensation, has built a multi-million-dollar career on high-profile bouts against names like Mike Tyson, Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. But now, a devastating injury could put a permanent stop to his time in the ring.

In a recent revelation on The Ariel Helwani Show, Paul opened up about a fractured jaw he suffered during his December fight with Anthony Joshua. The injury, which has kept him largely silent until now, has raised serious questions about his future in boxing.

“I’m getting some new scans here in a couple of days of the jaw,” Paul shared. “We’ll see what my doctors say. You know, can I even fight again? That is definitely in the realm of possibilities.”

Paul confirmed that the injury might be a career-ender. “It depends on how the bone heals,” he explained. “There’s a tooth missing here—I’m pretty sure I’ll need an implant. I don’t know how much time that will add. We just have to see what’s the smartest thing for me.”

While Paul hopes to return, his doctor has already advised against stepping back into the ring. For now, the boxing world waits to see if this injury marks the end of a controversial yet lucrative chapter in sports entertainment.