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I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' 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 streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming boxing match.

Ex two time world title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.

Fighter's Mindset

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.

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James Rodriguez

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