The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
