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I'll dominate 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time world boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.

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