I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants confronted each other to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually happening.
