I will dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.