I'll stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
