I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As both boxers met for the traditional stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
