I will dominate 'serious boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
