Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the novice continues to be one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is really happening.
