I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex two-time world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making huge earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
