I'll dominate 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly happening.
