I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent 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 in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is actually proceeding.
