I'll dominate 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter'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 will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.