I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's bout.
Former twice unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
