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I will dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.

Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.

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