I will overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.
