I'll stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time world title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.
