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I will overwhelm 'credible boxer' 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 broadcast live on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

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

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.

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