I'll dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize next month's bout.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
