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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time world title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

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

"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.

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