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I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming boxing match.

Former twice unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Fighter's Mentality

"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Interaction

In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.

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Jeffery Gould

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