I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
