I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
