I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
