I will stamp all over 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.
