I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a ÂŁ1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it highlighted just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.
