The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's greatest financial successes, consistently making massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters participated in the customary face-off, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
