I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually going ahead.