I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.
