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After announcing new fight Jake Paul: ‘Jutta Leerdam should be worried’

After the fight between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul was announced at the beginning of last week, the staredown between both fighters followed last Friday. In addition, multiple world boxing champion Joshua showed that he wanted to deal harshly with Paul. “I am going to break his face, demolish his body and completely crush him,” Joshua announced towards the match on December 19. “That is the mentality of a fighter. I know what is in my heart. I am here to prove that I am the better fighter. He will have to kill me to stop me. I am willing to die in the ring to win this fight.” Paul, in turn, used similar language, indicating that he sees Joshua mainly as a way station. “I’m going to knock him out so I can fight Tyson Fury next year.” Despite the harsh words that went through the room, Joshua also expressed his admiration for the ascended YouTube phenomenon at the accompanying press conference. “I take this fight very seriously. Paul is a conqueror. His mentality is good and he is better than Tyson Fury. He will face me soon, so I will take him seriously and will give him the respect he deserves. It will be phenomenal.”

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