I'll dominate 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice unified boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.
