I'll dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly happening.
