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I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's bout.

Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.

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Gabriela Charles

Environmental scientist and writer passionate about making sustainable living accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

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