Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited 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 in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really proceeding.
