I will dominate 'legitimate fighter' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers participated in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really happening.