I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is really happening.
