I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
