I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.
