I will dominate 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly happening.
