I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will break 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 will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
