I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As both boxers met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really going ahead.