I will overwhelm 'legitimate fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually happening.
