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I will dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize next month's bout.

Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.

Boxer's Mindset

"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.

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

"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.

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

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's History

Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

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

Commercial Success

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving huge earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually proceeding.

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