I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.
