Anthony Joshua has made it clear that he will not hold back when facing Jake Paul, expressing that only a knockout will satisfy his desire for aggression. The former heavyweight champion is set to meet the YouTuber in a mismatched bout in Miami on December 19, where Joshua stands to earn up to £70 million for what is expected to be a one-sided contest. Joshua, who will be trained by Oleksandr Usyk’s team for this fight, emphasized that a quick finish is essential for him. He stated, “Simply defeating him won’t be enough for me; I must knock him out.”
“I intend to inflict damage on him both facially and bodily. My aim is to demonstrate my superiority as a fighter and will continue to do so until I retire. I will enter the ring with the sole purpose of causing harm. I want to hurt him, I want to hurt him badly during the fight,” Joshua added confidently.
“I plan to press forward and assert my dominance. I will deliver powerful blows and showcase boxing techniques that he may not have encountered before. I aim to introduce him to a different level of boxing that he has yet to experience.”
Joshua also acknowledged Paul’s dedication to the sport, noting that despite his limited professional experience since his debut in 2020, Paul has proven himself as a serious fighter. “Jake is a formidable opponent. Consider this: when I started boxing, I walked into the gym with my cousin and declared, ‘I can do this.’ Three years later, I competed in the Olympics,” Joshua reflected.
“He has been involved in this sport for five years. In my third year, I was considered an underdog, with nobody believing in me. You should never underestimate anyone.”
On the other hand, Paul asserted his readiness to make the ultimate sacrifice to achieve what would be a monumental upset in boxing history. “No one initially thought this scenario was possible when I first entered the boxing arena,” Paul remarked.
“Most people doubt my chances of winning, so add your name to the list and brace yourself for a surprise. I am confident in my power and timing. It’s the unexpected punches that can change the game, and I am a skilled knockout artist; he needs to be cautious. I predict a knockout in the fourth or fifth round. I am prepared to give everything to win this fight.”