I will overwhelm 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
