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I'll overwhelm 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.

Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.

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