I will overwhelm 'legitimate boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest commercial attractions, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers participated in the customary stare-down, with their size difference evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.
