I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize next month's boxing match.
Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the novice remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
