I'll overwhelm 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.
