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I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.

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

Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.

The writer

Emma Ruiz

Elara is a tech enthusiast and writer with a passion for exploring emerging technologies and sharing practical insights with readers.

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