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I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming boxing match.

Ex twice world title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.

Fighter's Attitude

"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.

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