I'll overwhelm 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming bout.
Former two time unified boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the customary stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly happening.