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I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.

British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.

Former two time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.

Fighter's Attitude

"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.

"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.

"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."

Respectful Exchange

Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.

Targeting Fury

Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.

"I respect him for that."

Serious Opponent

In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.

He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.

Prediction and Belief

The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.

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

Size Difference

As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.

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