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I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.

Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival'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 primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.

"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.

Size Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly going ahead.

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Elizabeth Clayton

A seasoned football journalist with over a decade of experience covering Premier League and European competitions, known for insightful tactical breakdowns.

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