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I will overwhelm 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - 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 in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.

Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.

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Heather Schultz

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