I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual face-off, 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 fight is truly going ahead.
