I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
