I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
