I'll stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round fight which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the pair met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time unified boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather criticized ex Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their physical disparity evident, it drove home just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.