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I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.

Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.

LJ
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