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I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

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

British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.

Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.

Fighter's Mindset

"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

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

Respectful Exchange

In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

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

Taking Aim at Fury

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

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's Background

Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.

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