I'll stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually happening.
