I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really going ahead.
