Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's largest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is truly proceeding.
