I will stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really going ahead.
