I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.
