I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
