I will overwhelm 'credible boxer' Paul - Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters confronted each other to promote next month's boxing match.
Ex two-time world heavyweight champion Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami arena on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked ex Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' states he will put on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Anthony Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's biggest money-making draws, regularly earning massive earnings.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for 2026.
"The next fight will be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters met for the traditional stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly proceeding.