I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
