I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming bout.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.
