I'll stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
