Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
