I'll dominate 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Former twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.
