I will overwhelm 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice world title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
