I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly proceeding.
