I will stamp all over 'serious fighter' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former twice world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
