I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.
