I'll stamp all over 'credible boxer' Jake Paul - Joshua
Anthony Joshua will face Jake Paul in an eight-round contest which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Joshua declared he will "overwhelm entirely" the American and "overpower" the American as the combatants met personally to build hype for next month's heavyweight fight.
Ex two time world heavyweight champion Joshua faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a mammoth uneven pairing - at Miami's Kaseya Center on December 19th.
Fighter's Attitude
"I'm going to break his face and hurt his body. My goal is to show my superiority," Joshua, 35 years old, said.
"I plan to overwhelm him. That's the boxer's mindset.
"I'm going to really want to cause him pain. That's my goal."
Civil Interaction
In spite of those words, a composed Anthony Joshua and social media star Jake Paul - usually known for his showmanship - shared friendly words and kept it respectful with each other.
Paul instead attacked former Joshua opponent the Cameroonian fighter and called him "a joke" after Ngannou declined a match opportunity.
Taking Aim at Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized British rival Tyson Fury - and rejected a ÂŁ1m bet 'Tyson Fury' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"Jake Paul outshines Fury - he's present here," Joshua stated.
"I give him credit for that."
Legitimate Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua declined to comment unfavorably about his opponent's boxing ability.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he said.
Jake Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has primarily boxed MMA fighters or declining opponents since turning professional.
He was defeated by Briton Fury in last year.
Commercial Attraction
However, the inexperienced fighter is still one of boxing's biggest commercial attractions, frequently receiving massive paydays.
Forecast and Belief
The 28 year old anticipated a knockout win in round four or five and asserted he would prevent the long-awaited Joshua–Fury fight, which is allegedly being planned for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Paul declared.
Size Disparity
As the two fighters met for the traditional confrontation, with their height and weight contrast clearly visible, it highlighted just how unlikely this entire matchup is - and how remarkable it is that the match is really proceeding.