I'll dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote the upcoming bout.
Former two time world heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.
