I will stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really happening.