I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
