I will overwhelm 'serious fighter' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually proceeding.
