I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Former two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
