I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.
