Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of such comments, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually famous for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice continues to be one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and stated he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
