Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Former twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive mismatch - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his showmanship - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in round four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is actually happening.
