I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.
