I'll stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to publicize next month's bout.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly proceeding.
