I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.
