I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world boxing king Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
