I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's boxing match.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.