I will stamp all over 'legitimate combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight round contest which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time world title holder Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I will injure his face and damage his physique. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, declared.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I will genuinely try to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - typically known for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul rather targeted former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I give him credit for that."
Serious Fighter
Despite declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Belief
The 28-year-old predicted a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the long-awaited Fury-Joshua bout, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul stated.
Size Difference
As both boxers engaged in the customary face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how amazing it is that the fight is really going ahead.
