I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.
