I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features 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'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.
