I'll stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.