I will dominate 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex two time world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would derail the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the usual face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
