I will stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's 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 Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
