I'll overwhelm 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
