I will overwhelm 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
