I will dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the pair met personally to publicize next month's bout.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
