I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
