Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair confronted each other to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
However, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
