I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.
