Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Former two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually happening.
