Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's greatest financial successes, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really proceeding.
