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I'll dominate 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul face-off

The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be shown live on Netflix.

Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.

Former two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.

Fighter's Mentality

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

"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.

"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."

Civil Interaction

In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.

Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.

Taking Aim at Tyson Fury

Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.

"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.

"I give him credit for that."

Legitimate Fighter

Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.

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

Jake Paul's Background

Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.

He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.

Financial Success

Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.

Forecast and Belief

The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.

"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.

Physical Disparity

As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.

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The writer

Tina Hansen

A seasoned poker strategist with over a decade of experience in high-stakes tournaments across Europe, specializing in Texas Hold'em.

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