I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
