I will overwhelm 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two time unified heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As both boxers participated in the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
