I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really going ahead.
