I'll dominate 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to really want to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, regularly earning substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually proceeding.
