Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters came face-to-face to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul participated in the traditional face-off, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
