The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time unified boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, on paper, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will damage his features and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's present here," the boxer said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's History
Jake Paul - who first rose to fame on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of boxing's biggest money-making draws, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the customary confrontation, with their size difference on show, it highlighted just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is truly going ahead.
