I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the pair met personally to promote next month's bout.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really proceeding.
