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I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match.

Ex twice unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Mindset

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

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

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.

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George Kim

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