I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
