I will overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making substantial earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really proceeding.
