I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Former two-time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
