I will dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly proceeding.
