I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

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

British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.

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