I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex twice world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.
