I'll overwhelm 'credible fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote next month's bout.
Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"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."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making substantial paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
