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I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's boxing match.

Former two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Mentality

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

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.

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