Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former twice unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.
