I will stamp all over 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
