I'll overwhelm 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
