Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote next month's bout.
Former two time world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.
