I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to promote the upcoming bout.
Former twice unified title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.
