I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.
