I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the usual face-off, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
