I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.
