I will overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Former two-time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.