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I will overwhelm 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.

Former two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.

Written by

Jessica Long

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