I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a ÂŁ1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
