I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
