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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.

Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.

Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.

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

"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

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

"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.

He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.

Written by

Rachel Leonard

A tech journalist with over a decade of experience covering digital transformation and startup ecosystems.

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