Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami venue on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul rather targeted ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after Ngannou turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the novice is still one of the sport's greatest financial successes, frequently receiving substantial financial rewards.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and stated he would prevent the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Physical Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the fight is truly happening.
