I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' 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.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really proceeding.
