I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time 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 the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous 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 "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.

Natalie Roberts
Natalie Roberts

A seasoned betting analyst with over a decade of experience in UK gambling markets, specializing in data-driven wagering strategies.