The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's largest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really proceeding.
