I'll dominate 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.
