I will dominate 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly happening.
