I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.

Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.

Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.

Boxer's Attitude

"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.

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

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

Respectful Interaction

Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.

Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Fury

Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.

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

"I acknowledge that."

Legitimate Opponent

Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.

He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Confidence

The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.

"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.

Physical Disparity

As both boxers participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.

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