I will dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually happening.
