I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's boxing match.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
