I'll stamp all over 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
