I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
