Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
