I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly going ahead.
