I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice world boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really proceeding.
