I'll stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.

Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's boxing match.

Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.

Fighter's Mindset

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."

Civil Exchange

In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused 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 actually sitting here," the boxer commented.

"I acknowledge that."

Serious Opponent

Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.

He lost to Briton Fury in last year.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.

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

Size Disparity

As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.

Marcus Scott
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