Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize next month's bout.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is really going ahead.
