I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize next month's boxing match.
Ex twice world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
