The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-round match which will be shown live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" his opponent as the combatants met personally to promote next month's boxing match.
Former two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a huge disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
In spite of these statements, a composed Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, targeted British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he said.
Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the novice remains one of the sport's greatest financial successes, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is reportedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it emphasized just how surprising this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is actually going ahead.
