I will dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.
