I will stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really going ahead.
