Anthony Joshua prepares to battle Jake Paul in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified title holder Joshua faces social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
"I plan to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
In spite of such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I respect him for that."
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Anthony Joshua refused to talk badly about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Still, the inexperienced fighter remains one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge earnings.
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
As the two fighters engaged in the traditional stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the bout is really happening.
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