I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
