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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.

About the author

Brittany Trevino

Elena Vance is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and digital trends.

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