I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
