I'll overwhelm 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

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

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.

Chelsea Oliver
Chelsea Oliver

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