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I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.

Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Mentality

"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.

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Michele Ramirez

A tech writer and digital strategist passionate about emerging technologies and their impact on society.

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