I will stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Former two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.
