I'll overwhelm 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" the American as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Former two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge mismatch - at Miami arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to damage his features and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm superior," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will seriously aim to hurt him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and declined a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and stated he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul participated in the usual confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the bout is actually going ahead.