I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.
