I'll stamp all over 'serious combatant' Jake Paul - Joshua
The British boxer is set to fight Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be shown in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the two fighters confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two time world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge mismatch - at Miami's venue on 19 December.
Boxer's Mentality
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to hurt him. That's my intention."
Civil Interaction
Despite these statements, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically famous for his dramatics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a fight offer.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, meanwhile, took aim at UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer said.
"I acknowledge that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, frequently receiving substantial paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would prevent the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters participated in the usual face-off, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.
