The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to publicize the upcoming bout.
Ex two time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly fought MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest financial successes, frequently receiving massive earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference evident, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly happening.
