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I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout.

Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

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

"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.

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Erik Hall

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