I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex twice world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
