I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming bout.
Former two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
