Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - typically known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British rival Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning massive earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As both boxers participated in the traditional stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
