I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.
