I will dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world boxing king Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
