Anthony Joshua will face the American YouTuber in an eight round match which will be broadcast in real-time on Netflix.
British boxer Anthony Joshua stated he will "overwhelm entirely" Jake Paul and "overpower" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified title holder Joshua meets social media star turned fighter Paul - in what is, theoretically, a massive disparity - at Miami's venue on December 19th.
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm superior," the British boxer, 35 years old, stated.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to injure him. That's my goal."
In spite of these statements, a calm Anthony Joshua and social media star Paul - normally famous for his showmanship - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.
Jake Paul instead criticized former Joshua rival Francis Ngannou and called him "a joke" after Ngannou rejected a match opportunity.
Anthony Joshua, in the meantime, targeted British opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul is superior to Fury - he's actually sitting here," the boxer stated.
"I give him credit for that."
In spite of stating he plans to punish Paul, Anthony Joshua chose not to comment unfavorably about his rival's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he stated.
Jake Paul - who initially became famous on the Disney Channel - has primarily fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's largest money-making draws, consistently making massive earnings.
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in the fourth or fifth round and asserted he would stop the much-anticipated Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly under discussion for 2026.
"It's going to be me versus Tyson Fury in the coming year," Paul declared.
As Joshua and Paul met for the traditional stare-down, with their size difference on show, it emphasized just how unlikely this complete situation is - and how remarkable it is that the match is truly happening.
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