I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.
