I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
