I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair met personally to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really proceeding.
