I'll overwhelm 'serious boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified title holder Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
