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I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony 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.

British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.

Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Boxer's Mindset

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.

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Felicia Jones

Elena Hartwell is a freelance writer and lifestyle enthusiast with a passion for exploring modern trends and sharing actionable advice.

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