I'll dominate 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
