I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' 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 streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Ex two-time world title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."

Civil Exchange

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.

Arthur Peck
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