I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really proceeding.
