I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' 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.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.
