I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.
