I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really proceeding.
