I will dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.
