I will dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
