I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
