I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
