Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-bout fight which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" the American and "defeat" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
However, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
