I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.
