I'll overwhelm 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will damage his opponent, Joshua declined to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, consistently making substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.
