Heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has made it clear that he will not hold back against Jake Paul and emphasized that only a knockout will satisfy his competitive drive for violence. The upcoming bout between the former world champion and the YouTuber is set to take place in Miami on December 19, with Joshua expected to earn up to £70 million for what is anticipated to be a one-sided contest favoring him.

Joshua, who will be trained by Oleksandr Usyk’s team for the fight, expressed that merely defeating Paul will not be enough for him; he is determined to secure a knockout victory. He stated, “It’s not a win for me if I just beat him; I need to knock him out.” The British boxer further asserted his intention to dominate the fight by inflicting significant damage on his opponent, aiming to demonstrate his superiority in the ring.

Acknowledging Paul’s fighting experience, having competed professionally since 2020, Joshua commended his opponent’s dedication to the sport. Reflecting on his own journey in boxing, Joshua highlighted the importance of not underestimating any opponent, emphasizing the unpredictability of the sport.

In response, Jake Paul expressed his readiness to go to extreme lengths to achieve what he believes would be a monumental upset in boxing history. Confident in his abilities, Paul asserted, “No one thinks I’m going to win so join the list and be ready to be shocked.” He emphasized his tactical approach to the fight, citing his knockout prowess and predicting a fourth or fifth-round victory, stating, “I’m ready to die to win this fight.”

Both fighters are gearing up for a highly anticipated clash, each driven by their own motivations and determination to emerge victorious in the upcoming battle.