I will dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's bout.

Former two-time world boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.

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