The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.
