I'll dominate 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
