I will dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.
