I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
