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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.

British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.

Ex twice unified boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Mindset

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

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.

"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."

Civil Interaction

Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.

Targeting Fury

Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Fighter

In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.

"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.

Size Difference

As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.

Written by

Heather Alvarez

Dr. Eleanor Vance is an optometrist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in advanced contact lens fittings and digital eye strain solutions.

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