I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's bout.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the novice continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
