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I will stamp all over 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Success

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.

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Elena Vance is a seasoned mountaineer and outdoor writer with over a decade of experience exploring the UK's peaks and trails.

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