I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.
