I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
