I will dominate 'credible combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.
Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.
