I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. 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'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
