I'll stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
