Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to publicize the upcoming bout.
Former twice unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
