I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote the upcoming bout.
Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.
