I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
