I will overwhelm 'credible combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As both boxers engaged in the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually proceeding.