I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a ÂŁ1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.
