I will dominate 'credible fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
