I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly happening.
