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I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round contest 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 pair came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.

Boxer's Mentality

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Targeting Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.

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William Drake

Elena Vance is a seasoned event planner and venue manager with over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry.

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