I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
