I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.

Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

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

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's Background

Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.

Nicole Harrison
Nicole Harrison

A local Tilburg enthusiast and freelance writer passionate about uncovering the city's vibrant culture and stories.

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