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I will dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

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

Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Size Disparity

As both boxers participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.

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Anne Taylor

A tech journalist and digital strategist with over a decade of experience covering emerging technologies and their impact on society.

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