I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's largest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their physical disparity on show, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.