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I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

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

Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.

Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.

About the author

Erica Jenkins

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering AI and digital trends, passionate about making complex topics accessible.

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