I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.
