I will stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote next month's bout.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.
