I'll overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
