I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.