I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
