I will overwhelm 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually going ahead.
