I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly happening.
