I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.

Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's bout.

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

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.

"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Respectful Exchange

Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.

"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.

"I give him credit for that."

Serious Fighter

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.

Jake Paul's History

Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.

He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.

Commercial Attraction

Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.

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

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.

Colton Watkins
Colton Watkins

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