I will dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Former two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
