I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.
