I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.
