I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize next month's boxing match.
Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
