I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to promote next month's boxing match.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
