I will overwhelm 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
