I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
