I'll stamp all over 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.
