I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really going ahead.