I'll overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote next month's bout.
Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.
