I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
