I'll stamp all over 'legitimate boxer' Jake Paul - Anthony Joshua
The British boxer will face the American YouTuber in an eight-bout fight which will be broadcast in real-time on the streaming platform.
Briton Anthony Joshua stated he will "dominate completely" Jake Paul and "break" his opponent as the two fighters met personally to publicize the upcoming heavyweight fight.
Former two-time unified title holder Anthony Joshua meets YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul - in what is, by the numbers, a massive uneven pairing - at Miami's arena on 19 December.
Fighter's Mentality
"I will injure his face and break his body up. I aim to demonstrate my superiority," Joshua, 35, declared.
"I'll stamp all over him. That's how fighters think.
"I'm going to seriously aim to cause him pain. That's my intention."
Respectful Exchange
In spite of those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - typically recognized for his theatrics - shared friendly words and maintained decorum with each other.
Paul rather attacked former Joshua's opponent Francis Ngannou and called him "ridiculous" after the Cameroonian turned down a bout proposal.
Targeting Tyson Fury
Joshua, meanwhile, criticized UK rival Fury - and declined a large bet 'The Gypsy King' says he will place on a victory for Paul.
"[Paul] is superior to Tyson Fury - he's present here," Joshua said.
"I respect him for that."
Serious Opponent
Despite saying he intends to hurt Jake Paul, Joshua refused to comment unfavorably about his rival's fighting skills.
"Jake is a legitimate boxer," he stated.
Paul's Background
Paul - who originally gained popularity on the television network - has mainly fought MMA fighters or faded names since turning professional.
He was defeated by British fighter Tommy Fury in last year.
Commercial Success
However, the relative newcomer is still one of boxing's greatest commercial attractions, regularly earning huge earnings.
Prediction and Confidence
The 28 year old anticipated a KO victory in the fourth or fifth round and stated he would stop the highly-expected Fury-Joshua bout, which is allegedly in the works for two years from now.
"The next fight will be myself against Tyson Fury next year," Jake Paul said.
Physical Disparity
As the two fighters engaged in the usual stare-down, with their physical disparity on show, it drove home just how improbable this complete situation is - and how astonishing it is that the match is truly proceeding.