I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.