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I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

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

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.

Former two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.

Written by

Jeremy Wilkinson

Lena is an urban design enthusiast and freelance writer passionate about sustainable living and modern aesthetics.

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