I'll overwhelm 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair came face-to-face to publicize next month's bout.
Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.
