I'll dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.