Anthony Joshua is set to fight the American YouTuber in an eight-round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "stamp all over" Jake Paul and "defeat" his opponent as the pair met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two time unified boxing king Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mentality
"I will damage his features and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I will dominate him completely. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my intention."
Civil Exchange
Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually recognized for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul rather criticized former Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' claims he will make on a Paul win.
"[Paul] outshines Fury - he's present here," the boxer stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua declined to talk badly about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the inexperienced fighter remains one of the sport's greatest money-making draws, frequently receiving massive financial rewards.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old forecast a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is reportedly in the works for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury next year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their size difference clearly visible, it emphasized just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly going ahead.
