The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout contest which will be streamed live on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua said he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the pair came face-to-face to build hype for the upcoming bout.
Ex twice world title holder Anthony Joshua battles social media star turned fighter Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth disparity - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to injure his face and damage his physique. I'm here to prove my superiority," the British boxer, 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
Despite those words, a calm Joshua and internet personality Jake Paul - usually known for his theatrics - shared friendly words and remained civil with each other.
Paul rather targeted former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and labeled him "ridiculous" after Ngannou declined a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, targeted UK opponent Fury - and declined a million-pound wager 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a Paul win.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he showed up," Joshua stated.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite saying he intends to damage his opponent, Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his opponent's pugilistic talent.
"Jake Paul is a credible opponent," he stated.
Jake Paul's History
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly fought mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since turning professional.
He lost to British fighter Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Nevertheless, the relative newcomer remains one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, consistently making huge paydays.
Forecast and Confidence
The 28-year-old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly being planned for 2026.
"It's going to be my match with Fury in the coming year," Jake Paul stated.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional face-off, with their height and weight contrast evident, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how amazing it is that the match is actually going ahead.
