I will dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.
