I will dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
