I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.
