I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.