Anthony Joshua has declared his determination not to go easy on Jake Paul, emphasizing that only a knockout will fulfill his desire for aggression. The former heavyweight world champion is set to face the YouTuber in what is expected to be a one-sided matchup in Miami on December 19, with Joshua earning up to £70 million for what many anticipate to be a mere sparring session.
Acknowledging that he will be trained by Oleksandr Usyk’s team for the fight, Joshua insisted that a quick finish is essential for him. “Simply defeating him won’t be enough for me; I must knock him out,” he stated emphatically. “I intend to inflict significant damage on him, demonstrating my superiority as a fighter. My goal is to cause him serious harm in the ring.”
Expressing respect for his opponent, who has amassed 13 professional fights since debuting in 2020, Joshua highlighted Paul’s dedication to boxing. “Jake is a formidable opponent. I recall my own journey in boxing, where I faced skepticism and disbelief before eventually succeeding,” Joshua reflected. “He has put in the work for five years, and you can never underestimate anyone in this sport.”
In response, Paul expressed his readiness to make sacrifices to achieve what he believes would be a historic upset in boxing. “No one envisioned this scenario when I started boxing. I’m prepared to shock the world, and I have the skills and timing to do so,” Paul affirmed. “I specialize in unexpected knockouts, and he needs to be cautious. I predict a knockout in the fourth or fifth round. I am fully committed to winning this fight, even if it means risking it all.”
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