I will dominate 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
