I'll overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.