I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote next month's bout.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.
