I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote next month's boxing match.
Former two time unified boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.
