I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
