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I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.

Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Boxer's Attitude

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

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

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually proceeding.

MJ
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