I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"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 Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really going ahead.
