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I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake 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 shown live on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming bout.

Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.

Fighter's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."

Respectful Interaction

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Fury

Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.

Written by

Christopher White

Elara Vance is a film critic and entertainment journalist with over a decade of experience covering Hollywood and indie cinema.

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