I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.
