Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to publicize the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I'm going to injure his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I will seriously aim to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Civil Exchange
Despite such comments, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his theatrics - were respectful and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua's rival Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to speak negatively about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
Still, the novice is still one of boxing's biggest financial successes, consistently making massive earnings.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old forecast a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
