I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.
