I'll overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two time world title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.