The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex twice unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will really want to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his dramatics - were respectful and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, consistently making huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their physical disparity evident, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
