I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two time world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually happening.