I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
