Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the usual stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
