I'll dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Ex two-time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
