Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be streamed in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the combatants came face-to-face to build hype for next month's bout.
Ex two time world boxing king Anthony Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge mismatch - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will break his face and break his body up. My goal is to show I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my goal."
Respectful Exchange
Despite these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - normally famous for his dramatics - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead attacked former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and described him as "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a large bet 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] outshines Tyson Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite stating he plans to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake Paul is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who first rose to fame on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed MMA fighters or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving substantial earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in rounds four or five and claimed he would stop the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is reportedly in the works for two years from now.
"It's going to be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it emphasized just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually proceeding.
