I'll overwhelm 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
