I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
