Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former twice unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I will genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Paul - usually known for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly going ahead.
