I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.
