I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Paul - Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize next month's boxing match.
Former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to injure his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a calm Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead targeted former Joshua's opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at British rival Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is superior to Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Physical Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly going ahead.
