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I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.

Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.

Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.

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Chelsea Burke

Elena is a digital strategist with over a decade of experience helping UK businesses scale through innovative marketing and technology solutions.

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