Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight round fight which will be streamed live on the streaming platform.
British boxer Anthony Joshua declared he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "overpower" the American as the pair met personally to promote the upcoming boxing match.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, theoretically, a huge uneven pairing - at Miami Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Mindset
"I plan to break his face and hurt his body. I'm here to prove I'm the better fighter," Joshua, 35 years old, declared.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to genuinely try to injure him. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of these statements, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - normally recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul instead criticized former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and described him as "a joke" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Taking Aim at Tyson Fury
Anthony Joshua, at the same time, criticized UK opponent Fury - and refused a million-pound wager 'Tyson Fury' claims he will make on a Paul victory.
"[Paul] is better than Fury - he's actually sitting here," Joshua said.
"I acknowledge that."
Legitimate Fighter
Despite declaring he will punish Paul, Joshua chose not to talk badly about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a serious fighter," he remarked.
Jake Paul's Background
Jake Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mostly boxed mixed martial artists or past-their-prime fighters since entering professional boxing.
He was defeated by Briton Tommy Fury in 2023.
Commercial Success
Still, the inexperienced fighter continues to be one of the sport's greatest commercial attractions, frequently receiving huge financial rewards.
Prediction and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a stoppage in the fourth or fifth round and claimed he would derail the much-anticipated match between Joshua and Fury, which is apparently in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be my match with Fury in the coming year," Paul said.
Size Difference
As Joshua and Paul engaged in the traditional confrontation, with their size difference clearly visible, it drove home just how unlikely this whole event is - and how remarkable it is that the fight is truly proceeding.
