The British boxer prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown in real-time on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.
Former two time world boxing king Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge disparity - at Miami's Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I plan to damage his features and hurt his body. I aim to demonstrate I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite such comments, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather criticized former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "ridiculous" after Ngannou rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British rival Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I respect him for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's pugilistic talent.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mainly fought mixed martial artists or declining opponents since becoming pro.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Attraction
However, the relative newcomer continues to be one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, consistently making substantial paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old forecast a stoppage in round four or five and claimed he would derail the highly-expected Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul declared.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the customary confrontation, with their size difference evident, it drove home just how surprising this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.
