I will overwhelm 'serious boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua prepares to battle the American YouTuber in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "break" the American as the pair confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and break his body up. I'm here to prove I'm superior," Joshua, 35, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically recognized for his dramatics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "not serious" after the Cameroonian rejected a fight offer.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, at the same time, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and refused a large bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Opponent
In spite of stating he plans to damage his opponent, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the television network - has mostly boxed MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since becoming pro.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Attraction
Nevertheless, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the usual stare-down, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the bout is really happening.