I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize next month's boxing match.
Former two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.
