I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
