I will dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
