I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.
