Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round fight which will be shown live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the combatants confronted each other to build hype for the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Ex two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua battles YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Attitude
"I will break his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I will dominate him completely. That's how fighters think.
"I intend to really want to injure him. That's my goal."
Respectful Interaction
Despite such comments, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - normally recognized for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and remained civil with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized ex Joshua opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian declined a match opportunity.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, took aim at British opponent Tyson Fury - and refused a £1m bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is better than Fury - he showed up," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
In spite of declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to speak negatively about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Financial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28-year-old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the long-awaited match between Joshua and Fury, which is allegedly under discussion for two years from now.
"It will be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
Size Difference
As both boxers met for the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity clearly visible, it drove home just how improbable this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the match is actually going ahead.
