I'll overwhelm 'serious boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former twice unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
