I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
