I will overwhelm 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.
