I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
