I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's bout.

Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.

Nathaniel Ferrell
Nathaniel Ferrell

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