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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's boxing match.

Ex two time world boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.

Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually happening.

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Crystal Vasquez

Luna van der Meer is a Dutch cultural journalist and nightlife enthusiast who explores Amsterdam's after-dark arts scene.

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