I will dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.