I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time unified boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
