I will dominate 'serious boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.