I'll dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.

British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match.

Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused 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 respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really going ahead.

Joshua Dyer
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