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I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's bout.

Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th.

Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.

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

"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge paydays.

Forecast and Confidence

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

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.

Size Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.

By

Jerry Garrison

Award-winning journalist with over 15 years of experience covering international affairs and global politics.

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