I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.

Joshua Hunt
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