I will stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be streamed in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters came face-to-face to build hype for next month's boxing match.
Ex twice world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will injure his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua's rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to punish Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Still, the relative newcomer continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in rounds four or five and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Paul declared.
Physical Disparity
As both boxers engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
