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I will dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.

Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.

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Courtney Walls

Elena is a London-based curator and writer passionate about fostering creative communities and supporting emerging talent.

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