I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.