I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two-time world boxing king Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
