I will stamp all over 'credible boxer' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified title holder Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a relaxed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally known for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he stated.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Physical Difference
As the two fighters participated in the usual stare-down, with their size difference on show, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is actually going ahead.
