I will dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to promote next month's bout.

Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually happening.

Karen Herrera
Karen Herrera

A tech entrepreneur and business strategist with over a decade of experience in digital transformation and startup consulting.

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