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

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.

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

Ex twice world heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.

Boxer's Attitude

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

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

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

Civil Exchange

In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.

Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.

"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Legitimate Fighter

In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.

"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.

Paul's History

Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.

He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.

Financial Attraction

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.

Prediction and Confidence

The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.

"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.

Physical Difference

As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.

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