I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.
