Anthony Joshua, Paul promise knockouts ahead £100m Miami fight

Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua has vowed to “break” Jake Paul’s face and body when they meet in their highly anticipated heavyweight bout on December 19 in Miami, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

The former unified champion, who has not fought since his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September last year, issued a fierce warning to the YouTuber-turned-boxer at their first face-off in Miami.

“It’s massive. It’s colossal. It’s making big news. We’re bringing marketability together with ability,” Joshua said. “If I’m going to be honest, I’m going to break his face, I’m going to break his body up, I’m going to stomp all over him.”

The eight-round heavyweight bout, which will be streamed live on Netflix at the Kaseya Centre, has generated significant attention due to the size and experience gap between the fighters.

At the face-off, the 6-foot-6 Joshua towered over the 6-foot-1 Paul, but the smaller man remained defiant.

“I just have to avoid that one shot for eight rounds, and I believe that I can do that,” Paul said. “I want him to cut me up. I want him to break my face, but guess what? He’s going to have to kill me to stop me, and I’m ready to die. Seriously. Ready to die in the ring to win this fight.”

Paul (12-1, 7 KOs), who is leaning on belief and a game plan built on speed, angles and discipline, called Joshua one of the best heavyweights ever.