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I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's bout.

Former twice world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

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

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.

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