I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world boxing king Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
