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I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two time world title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

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

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

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.

DH
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Dana Hale

A seasoned sports analyst with over a decade of experience in betting strategies and statistical modeling, passionate about helping bettors make informed decisions.

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