I will dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.
