The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
