I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.