I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really proceeding.