Anthony Joshua has made it clear that he will not hold back when facing Jake Paul, emphasizing that only a knockout will satisfy his competitive drive. The former heavyweight champion is set to clash with the YouTuber in a mismatched bout in Miami on December 19, where Joshua is expected to earn up to £70 million for what is anticipated to be a one-sided encounter.
Joshua, who disclosed that he will be trained by Oleksandr Usyk’s team for the fight, acknowledged that only an early stoppage will meet his victory criteria. “Simply defeating him won’t be enough for me; my goal is to knock him out,” he stated. The British boxer expressed his intent to dominate the ring, emphasizing his determination to inflict damage on Paul both physically and strategically.
In a show of sportsmanship, Joshua acknowledged Paul’s dedication to boxing, noting that despite being viewed as an underdog at times, one should not underestimate any opponent. On the other hand, Paul declared his readiness to take extreme measures to achieve what he believes would be the greatest upset in boxing history. Confident in his abilities, Paul anticipates a knockout victory in the fourth or fifth round and is prepared to go to great lengths to secure the win.