I'll overwhelm 'credible fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Former two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.