I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.
