I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.

British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former twice unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Fighter's Attitude

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.

George Hanson
George Hanson

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