I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.
