Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the combatants confronted each other to promote next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex twice unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I plan to damage his features and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
In spite of such comments, a composed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK opponent Fury - and rejected a large bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer commented.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly under discussion for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers met for the usual confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.
