I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.