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I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.

Ex two-time unified boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.

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