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I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.

Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.

Written by

Brenda Bowen

A seasoned financial analyst with over 15 years of experience in Middle Eastern markets, specializing in economic forecasting and investment strategies.

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