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I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize next month's boxing match.

Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Fighter's Mindset

"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

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

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.

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Julia Evans

Elena Vance is a tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering UK digital trends and innovations.

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