I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's boxing match.
Former two-time unified title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really proceeding.
