I'll stamp all over 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.
