I'll overwhelm 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
