Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
Briton Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" the American as the two fighters met personally to publicize next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul instead targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized British opponent Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast on show, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
