I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.
