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I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming boxing match.

Ex two time unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Fighter's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.

"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.

The writer

Robin Lopez

Layla is a seasoned journalist with over a decade of experience in Middle Eastern affairs, specializing in economic and social developments.

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