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I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.

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Brett Villa

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