I'll stamp all over 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
