I will stamp all over 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really proceeding.