I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Ex twice world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
