I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's boxing match.
Former twice unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
