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I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two time world title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Mindset

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.

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