I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize next month's bout.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
