I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.
