I'll stamp all over 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.
