Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex twice world boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his showmanship - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
