I'll overwhelm 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
