The British boxer will face Jake Paul in an eight-round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
Briton Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to promote next month's bout.
Former two-time unified boxing king Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, on paper, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Boxer's Mindset
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
Civil Exchange
In spite of those words, a composed Joshua and internet personality Paul - typically known for his showmanship - were respectful and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead criticized ex Joshua rival the Cameroonian fighter and called him "not serious" after Ngannou turned down a match opportunity.
Targeting Fury
Joshua, in the meantime, targeted UK rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua commented.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
In spite of declaring he will hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a credible opponent," he said.
Jake Paul's History
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the Disney Channel - has mainly boxed mixed martial artists or faded names since entering professional boxing.
He lost to British fighter Tommy Fury in 2023.
Financial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter is still one of the sport's largest money-making draws, regularly earning massive paydays.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old predicted a KO victory in round four or five and claimed he would stop the much-anticipated Joshua–Fury fight, which is apparently being planned for two years from now.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury next year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As both boxers participated in the customary confrontation, with their height and weight contrast evident, it highlighted just how surprising this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the bout is really happening.
