I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.
