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I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair confronted each other to publicize the upcoming boxing match.

Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.

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

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail 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 in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.

Written by

Robert Flores

Eleanor is a certified wellness coach and freelance writer with a passion for holistic health.

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