I'll stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex twice unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As both boxers engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.
