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I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.

Former twice world heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Boxer's Mindset

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Success

However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

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

"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.

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Diana White

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