I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
