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I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - 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 the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.

Former two-time world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

However, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually proceeding.

About the author

Patricia Roberson

Elena is a seasoned journalist with a passion for uncovering stories that matter, bringing clarity to complex topics.

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