I will dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to promote next month's heavyweight fight.

Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

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

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.

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