I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.
