I'll overwhelm 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
