I will stamp all over 'credible combatant' Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout match which will be broadcast live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" the American and "defeat" the American as the two fighters met personally to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex two-time world boxing king Anthony Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Attitude
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," the British boxer, 35 years old, said.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's a fighter's mentality.
"I intend to genuinely try to cause him pain. That's what I want to do."
Respectful Exchange
Despite those words, a composed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead targeted ex Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and labeled him "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and declined a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"Jake Paul is superior to Tyson Fury - he showed up," the boxer commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to speak negatively about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought mixed martial artists or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Financial Success
However, the novice remains one of the sport's largest financial successes, frequently receiving huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the highly-expected match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"It will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As the two fighters met for the usual confrontation, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how improbable this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really going ahead.
