I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.
