The boxing world says Anthony Joshua must not simply leave the ring with a win on the judges' scorecards -- he must also DEMOLISH Jake Paul -- and AJ actually agrees, telling TMZ Sports he sees it the same way!

36-year-old Joshua, former two-time unified heavyweight champion, chopped it up with Babcock on Saturday, less than two weeks before the highly anticipated December 19, where the guys discussed training, the enormous payday, potential retirement, and whether he must KO Paul.

"I really understand where they're coming from. I understand. I get it," AJ said, addressing the idea he must walk away with a knockout. Getty

"I know the expectations and demands these fans have. And I respect it. If I didn’t respect it, I’d be honest with you and say, 'No they’re talking rubbish,

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