I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time world boxing king Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
