Anthony Joshua is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-bout contest which will be shown live on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "dominate completely" the American and "break" his opponent as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive mismatch - at Miami Kaseya Center on 19 December.
Fighter's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," Joshua, 35, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to seriously aim to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Paul - normally recognized for his dramatics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead attacked ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian rejected a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua refused to talk badly about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he said.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's biggest financial successes, regularly earning huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would prevent the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury next year," Paul stated.
Size Disparity
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is truly happening.
