I will stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time world boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
