I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
