I'll stamp all over 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.