I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of boxing's greatest money-making draws, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity on show, it emphasized just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is really happening.