The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.
Former twice unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I plan to injure his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his theatrics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
