I'll overwhelm 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.
