I'll dominate 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout match 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 pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
