I will stamp all over 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
