I will dominate 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Ex two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really proceeding.
