I will dominate 'serious fighter' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua said he will "stamp all over" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's bout.
Ex twice unified title holder Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is really happening.
