I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
