I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize next month's boxing match.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.
