I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.
Former twice unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
