I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.
