I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
